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YWK 953K

1972 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,868 mi
Last recorded20,868 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWK 953K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,745 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,737 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 17,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 12,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 9,037 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 9,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 4,350 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front seat belt stalk release mechanism stiff.. Slight play in handbrake lever

Fail 21 Feb 2009 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 98,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,130 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 81,459 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 May 2006 81,450 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

spare tyre defective

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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YWK 953K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWK 953K, 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 YWK 953K registered?

YWK 953K is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 13 March 1972.

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The MOT history for YWK 953K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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