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FHY 556K

1972 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 556K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 87,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s/f outrigger/floor pan/inner sill holed/corroded outside prescribed area.

play in lower steering colum bush.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,551 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,539 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion outside of prescribed areas

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,475 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion outside of prescribed areas

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 87,334 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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FHY 556K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FHY 556K, 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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FHY 556K is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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