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HVC 888

1949 Triumph 2000

Grey Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,335 mi
Last recorded3,335 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1949 Triumph 200019,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVC 888
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1949
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 3,331 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,331 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,685 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 2,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,545 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 2,260 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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HVC 888 is a 1949 Triumph 2000 in Grey with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1949 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 19,976 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 HVC 888, 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 77 years old, this Triumph 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVC 888 registered?

HVC 888 is a 1949 Triumph 2000, first registered on 27 April 1949.

Is HVC 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVC 888 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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