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UNU 160M

1974 Triumph 2000 Auto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,296 mi
Last recorded56,296 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto58,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNU 160M
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,296 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 56,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 56,296 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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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UNU 160M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UNU 160M, 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.

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What year was UNU 160M registered?

UNU 160M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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