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VLG 976M

1973 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,614 mi
Last recorded32,614 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 976M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 32,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear boot area corroded out side testable zone

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,252 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 89,232 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 89,148 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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VLG 976M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLG 976M, 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 VLG 976M registered?

VLG 976M is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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