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OPD 972L

1973 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,508 mi
Last recorded59,508 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 972L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,508 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2016
Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,780 miles

one seat time of test

poor headlamp output

Pass 2 Aug 2014

headlights poor output

near side inner sill starting to corrode

one seat time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,210 miles

headlamps poor output within limits t/o/test

wipers poor clearing

Pass 9 Jan 2013
Pass 21 Mar 2012

front crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2011

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2011

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2010
Fail 3 Jun 2010

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009
Fail 22 May 2009 105,555 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,620 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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OPD 972L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OPD 972L, 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 OPD 972L registered?

OPD 972L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OPD 972L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPD 972L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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