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VPG 520M

1974 Triumph 2000

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,619 mi
Last recorded19,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph 200051,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 520M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in Nearside front track rod end

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,102 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,445 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,655 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,369 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 9,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,310 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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VPG 520M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VPG 520M, 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 VPG 520M registered?

VPG 520M is a 1974 Triumph 2000, first registered on 25 April 1974.

Is VPG 520M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 520M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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