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ETC 205E

1967 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1967 Triumph 200047,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETC 205E
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,312 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 95,011 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 95,011 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

whole underbody corroded .. slight play n/s/f bottom arm.. front brake pipes and flexis couverd in oil.. gear box leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2006

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 94,855 miles

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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ETC 205E is a 1967 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1967 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 47,249 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 ETC 205E, 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 59 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETC 205E?

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What year was ETC 205E registered?

ETC 205E is a 1967 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 August 1967.

Is ETC 205E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETC 205E shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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