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SRE 987L

1973 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,966 mi
Last recorded67,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 987L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,966 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,496 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,496 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 61,614 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 60,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,316 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,959 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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SRE 987L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRE 987L, 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

How do I check the history of SRE 987L?

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What year was SRE 987L registered?

SRE 987L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is SRE 987L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRE 987L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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