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ECG 849K

1972 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,484 mi
Last recorded36,484 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 849K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

low parking brake reading on o/side rear

o/side and n/side outer sills deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2023 36,484 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/side and o/side (3.4 (b) (i))

low parking brake reading on o/side rear

o/side and n/side outer sills deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2022 34,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear low hand brake reading

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

n/side and o/side outer sills deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

n/side and o/side outer sills deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2020 32,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front of o/side and n/side outer sills damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2020 32,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front of o/side and n/side outer sills damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 31,739 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 31,739 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not extending (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,982 miles

Handbrake efficency low on o/side.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,464 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner track joint has slight wear in joint

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 28,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,625 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,393 miles

play in steering rack

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 May 2013 19,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 18,943 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,556 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,194 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,189 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

slihgt bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

running gear rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2006 17,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes rusty

running gear rusty

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?

Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 298
brake binding 256
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
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ECG 849K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 55,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECG 849K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ECG 849K is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 11 January 1972.

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