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EPP 509K

1972 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPP 509K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

covered in under seal

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,208 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

covered in under seal

Fail 29 Aug 2024 98,201 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From diffrnetial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,186 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill is holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,138 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/s and N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper/inner wheel arch holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 77,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 71,589 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2015 65,544 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 56,831 miles

002 Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (3.7.B.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 49,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 49,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 42,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,697 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r shock absorber bush slightly perished

n/s/r subframe trailing bush slightly perished

o/s/r shock absorber bush slightly perished

o/s/r sumbframe trailing bush slightly perished

oil leak

slight play in front steering

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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EPP 509K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPP 509K, 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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What year was EPP 509K registered?

EPP 509K is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is EPP 509K safe to buy?

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