CarVerify

Free Car Check

WMJ 438K

1972 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,229 mi
Last recorded47,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMJ 438K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,437 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both fronts inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,857 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 87,976 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,964 miles

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 86,998 miles

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

both sides sills corroded close to excess

front floor pan areas corroded close to excess

n/s parking brake effort low

rear subframe bushes worn close to excess

suspension rubbers deteriorated generally

underside of vehicle corroded generally

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
Full Triumph 2000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WMJ 438K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WMJ 438K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WMJ 438K?

You can check the full history of WMJ 438K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WMJ 438K registered?

WMJ 438K is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is WMJ 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMJ 438K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMJ 438K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WMJ 438K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.