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OYD 999L

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 999L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,343 miles

slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion offside door sill

slight corrosion offside inner sill

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,210 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,162 miles

clutch slave cylinder damp

slight brake imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,115 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight brake imbalance offside rear

Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,935 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight brake imbalance offside rear

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,514 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,549 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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OYD 999L 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 91.7%.

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 OYD 999L, 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 OYD 999L registered?

OYD 999L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is OYD 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYD 999L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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