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VBY 624L

1972 Triumph 2000 Auto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,586 mi
Last recorded7,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto55,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 624L
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 7,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,761 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 5,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 3,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 2,124 miles

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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VBY 624L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 55,856 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 VBY 624L, 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 54 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 VBY 624L registered?

VBY 624L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is VBY 624L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 624L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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