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NEL 118M

1973 Triumph 2000 Auto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto64,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 118M
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion around rear exhaust mounting

corrosion to front wing / front panel

general corrosion to front and rear body panels

n/s steering arm inner joint slight play

o/s steering arm inner joint slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,366 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion around rear exhaust mounting

corrosion to front wing / front panel

corrosion to o/s rear inner wing

general corrosion to front and rear body panels

n/s steering arm inner joint slight play

o/s steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,932 miles

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

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

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,326 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 86,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 81,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,060 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 76,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

play in both steering rack end joints

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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NEL 118M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 NEL 118M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NEL 118M is a 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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