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EFN 678L

1972 Triumph 2000 Auto

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto55,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFN 678L
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 79,650 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,516 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000 Auto?

Based on 875 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
665
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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EFN 678L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 55,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFN 678L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of EFN 678L?

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What year was EFN 678L registered?

EFN 678L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is EFN 678L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFN 678L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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