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LCY 865L

1973 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,034 mi
Last recorded67,034 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCY 865L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,034 miles

corrosion evident at l/h/r axle beam mounting.unable to crumble with moderate presure

front to rear steel brake pipe slightly poor security

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,626 miles

Nearside Front small area of corrosion in inner arch outside of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,048 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,048 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

advise top steering shaft coupling

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,486 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 64,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,236 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 59,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 62,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both carb assembly's damp -no visable leaks

coolant leak on radiator

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

fuel pipe under bonnet starting to perish

n/s seat belt starting to fray

rear axle oil leak

tail pipe split and slightly blowing

temp repair to front exhaust mounting

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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LCY 865L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCY 865L, 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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LCY 865L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 18 May 1973.

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