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RHR 517M

1971 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 517M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,359 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 85,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

coolant leaking

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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RHR 517M is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,020 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 RHR 517M, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RHR 517M registered?

RHR 517M is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RHR 517M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHR 517M shows 3 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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