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REG 266M

1974 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,652 mi
Last recorded41,652 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph 200051,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 266M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 41,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,675 miles

slight oil leak at rear diff

slow puncture on n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight oil leak at rear diff

slow puncture on n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,428 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 40,426 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,349 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 40,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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REG 266M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,782 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 REG 266M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was REG 266M registered?

REG 266M is a 1974 Triumph 2000, first registered on 18 May 1974.

Is REG 266M safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 266M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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