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OBM 678M

1973 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,690 mi
Last recorded6,690 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBM 678M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 6,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Front Corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 6,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 5,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 5,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 4,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 2,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 1,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,124 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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OBM 678M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBM 678M, 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 OBM 678M registered?

OBM 678M is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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