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YTU 705M

1974 Triumph 2000 Auto

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,228 mi
Last recorded71,228 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto58,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 705M
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,228 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 May 2014 71,222 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,020 miles

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

front tyres side walls cracking

slight rack end play

Fail 4 Feb 2012 71,020 miles

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

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

front tyres side walls cracking

slight rack end play

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,770 miles

light corrosion under car

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,594 miles

offside rear tyre low in tread [1.6mm]

Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,564 miles

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

h/brake cable slight fraying

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000 Auto?

Based on 875 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
665
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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YTU 705M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 58,914 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTU 705M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTU 705M registered?

YTU 705M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 18 April 1974.

Is YTU 705M safe to buy?

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