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PPJ 471L

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 471L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 69,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,473 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 80,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,205 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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PPJ 471L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PPJ 471L, 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 PPJ 471L registered?

PPJ 471L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is PPJ 471L safe to buy?

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