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MMY 609L

1973 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 609L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,484 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,476 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,327 miles

steering column lower bush/mounting has excessive play allowing excessive movement at st.wheel

steering rack rubber mounting bushes allowing excessive movement but not detectable at st. wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,777 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 94,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outer sill and sill to floor holed and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,499 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 94,089 miles

non structural front end of sill and sill to floor holed and corroded

slight play noted in steering rack both inner joints

Pass 20 Nov 2006 93,601 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 93,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,130 miles

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

play noted in steering rack inner bush/ joint nearside

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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MMY 609L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MMY 609L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMY 609L registered?

MMY 609L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MMY 609L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 609L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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