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OME 87L

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,051 mi
Last recorded1,051 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOME 87L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 1,051 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 94,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 89,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 84,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,808 miles

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

both front calipers damp with fluid no apparant leaks

slight lift in rack arms

Fail 4 Oct 2007 82,771 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light on dash not working

engine over heating

n/s/f o/s/f inner sills to floor corroded

n/s/r foot and handbrake low reading

n/s/r trailing arm bush weak

play in bottom sreering shaft u/j from coloum to rack

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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OME 87L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OME 87L, 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 OME 87L registered?

OME 87L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is OME 87L safe to buy?

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