MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,966 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?
Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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