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KNG 245

1949 Triumph 2000

Black Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,352 mi
Last recorded15,352 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1949 Triumph 200019,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNG 245
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,352 miles

advise front leaf spring weak advise replacement

advise replacement of front brake flexi hoses

advise some play in steering joints and osf king pin

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,000 miles

advise front leaf spring appears weak

advise some flex in steering wheel

advise surface cracks in nsr tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,561 miles

advise advise replacement of wiper blades

advise slight oil weap from rear hubs

advise slight rear brake bind

advise some weakness to os of front leaf spring

advise some wear to nsf leaf spring bush

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,318 miles

advise slight brake bind to osr

advise some play in front king pins

Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,921 miles

advise replacement of rear exhaust mounting

Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,589 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 13,579 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

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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KNG 245 is a 1949 Triumph 2000 in Black with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1949 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 19,976 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 KNG 245, 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 77 years old, this Triumph 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNG 245 registered?

KNG 245 is a 1949 Triumph 2000, first registered on 19 July 1949.

Is KNG 245 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNG 245 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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