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TPF 148M

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 148M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,214 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,169 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 67,692 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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TPF 148M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPF 148M, 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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What year was TPF 148M registered?

TPF 148M is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 9 October 1973.

Is TPF 148M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPF 148M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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