MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?
Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWY 429L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 55,544 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 SWY 429L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SWY 429L registered?
SWY 429L is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 October 1972.
Is SWY 429L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWY 429L shows 15 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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