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VMT 477M

1974 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,355 mi
Last recorded6,355 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph 200051,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMT 477M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 6,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,938 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 5,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 5,925 miles

steering column lower bush dislocated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 5,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering column lower bush dislocated

Pass 20 May 2014 5,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2014 5,849 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 5,825 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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VMT 477M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,782 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 VMT 477M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VMT 477M registered?

VMT 477M is a 1974 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is VMT 477M safe to buy?

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