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SPF 950M

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,026 mi
Last recorded81,026 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 950M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 79,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,548 miles

Nearside Rear r/h and l/h rear rubber suspension mountings to be checked at a later date

Pass 18 Apr 2021 78,015 miles

Offside Front r/h front track rod end has slight play in it

Pass 1 May 2019 77,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear r/h rear handbrake reading a bit low

Pass 14 May 2016 75,287 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 75,287 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases slight blow in rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 74,433 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steering tracking needs checking.

Pass 31 May 2014 73,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 72,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 72,178 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion offside seal not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,416 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion hole front of nearside sill

slight movement at steering column

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,416 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion hole front of nearside sill

slight movement at steering column

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,779 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,383 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,992 miles

nearside and offside front sills have corrosion but not with in 30 cm of perscribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,608 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 67,505 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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SPF 950M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SPF 950M, 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 SPF 950M registered?

SPF 950M is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SPF 950M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPF 950M shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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