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HKA 782L

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,949 mi
Last recorded83,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKA 782L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,888 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 83,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,812 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 83,808 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 83,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 82,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 79,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 78,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 78,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 77,812 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 77,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 77,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 77,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

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

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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HKA 782L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 61,501 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 HKA 782L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HKA 782L registered?

HKA 782L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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