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XHK 252L

1972 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHK 252L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,416 miles

Rear brakes slightly imballanced

Fail 20 May 2014 85,210 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S front wheel arch area corroded

N/S rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sills corroding

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2014 85,210 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S front wheel arch area corroded

N/S rear tyre worn inner edge

both sills corroding

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2013 82,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,683 miles

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

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

n/s boot floor area corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 75,235 miles

N/S Wiper split.

Hand brake pawl/mechanism faulty.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes coroded.

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

Stop lights faulty.

Pass 12 May 2010 71,571 miles

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

N/S under car sill corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 71,571 miles

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

N/S under car sill corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 67,040 miles

Slight wear lower steering colomn bush.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,006 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2008 62,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 59,364 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,333 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery cable chafing near bottom hose

excessive movement in lower part of steering column

n/s floor and front outrigger excess corroded

o/s/f door check strap missin g

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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XHK 252L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHK 252L, 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 XHK 252L registered?

XHK 252L is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is XHK 252L safe to buy?

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