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URK 946M

1973 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURK 946M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,018 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch to front panel excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to front panel excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Fail 13 Apr 2016 71,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch to front panel excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to front panel excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Offside Inner-sill to floor excessively corroded but not within a stress area

Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,719 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,441 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,993 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,501 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 61,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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URK 946M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URK 946M, 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

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What year was URK 946M registered?

URK 946M is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is URK 946M safe to buy?

The MOT history for URK 946M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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