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OPL 158L

1973 Triumph 2000 Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto64,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPL 158L
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,973 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,705 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 69,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 69,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 67,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2007 51,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2006 50,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000 Auto?

Based on 875 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
665
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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OPL 158L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 64,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPL 158L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPL 158L registered?

OPL 158L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is OPL 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPL 158L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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