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VTP 42L

1972 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,962 mi
Last recorded39,962 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTP 42L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,962 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,317 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 39,317 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,611 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

slight rear footbrake imbalance

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 27,743 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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VTP 42L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 55,544 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 VTP 42L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VTP 42L registered?

VTP 42L is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is VTP 42L safe to buy?

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