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LAC 37L

1973 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,719 mi
Last recorded35,719 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 37L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,719 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,482 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 32,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,429 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,315 miles

inner sills floor pans chassie rails have been repaired

Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,310 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

inner sills floor pans chassie rails have been repaired

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,357 miles

n/s inner front panel corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 30,566 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner front panel corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 28,885 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 27,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various welding repairs visable to under carrage

Pass 5 May 2009 25,383 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 23,303 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 22,914 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 22,914 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 21,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2005 21,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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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LAC 37L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LAC 37L, 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 LAC 37L registered?

LAC 37L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is LAC 37L safe to buy?

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