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WDR 562M

1974 Triumph 2000 Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto58,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDR 562M
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear wheel arches rusty and repaired with filler which is breaking up (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure and body generally corroded with many patch welded repairs

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear wheel arches rusty and repaired with filler which is breaking up (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill and doorstep corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,327 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot well corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer arch corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,147 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,147 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

a/v rear n/s bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,491 miles

front lower panel to wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded under bonnet

o/s/r lower window panel corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,490 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front lower panel to wings corroded

o/s/f wimg corroded under bonnet

o/s/r lower window panel corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,252 miles

o/s/f lower panel corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 63,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f lower panel corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,904 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 51,902 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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WDR 562M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDR 562M, 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 WDR 562M registered?

WDR 562M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 15 March 1974.

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