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TFX 550L

1972 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,857 mi
Last recorded69,857 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 550L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,757 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,757 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,036 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 62,036 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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TFX 550L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFX 550L, 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 TFX 550L registered?

TFX 550L is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is TFX 550L safe to buy?

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