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LRP 297P

1975 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,605 mi
Last recorded49,605 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph 200052,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRP 297P
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,339 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,754 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 48,742 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 48,430 miles

Drivers floor perforated

Fail 17 May 2012 48,423 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Drivers floor perforated

Pass 20 May 2011 48,087 miles

corrosion in areas but not in prescribed areas

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated,but not any excess movement

Fail 18 May 2011 48,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion in areas but not in prescribed areas

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated,but not any excess movement

Fail 16 Mar 2011 48,067 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

various areas corrosion excess,though not in prescribed areas

Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,033 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,541 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front tyre slight wear on outer edge

slight play on off side track rod end

Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front tyre slight wear on outer edge

slight play on off side track rod end

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,909 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 46,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

battery insecure

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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LRP 297P is a 1975 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,064 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 LRP 297P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LRP 297P registered?

LRP 297P is a 1975 Triumph 2000, first registered on 14 November 1975.

Is LRP 297P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRP 297P shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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