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PBX 813R

1977 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,892 mi
Last recorded93,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph 200041,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 813R
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,891 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.63% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1355% (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner wing

Pass 11 May 2015 88,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 86,375 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 May 2013 84,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 84,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 81,772 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 3 May 2012 81,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2011 81,396 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,323 miles

Lower Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,536 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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PBX 813R is a 1977 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 41,082 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBX 813R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PBX 813R is a 1977 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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