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281 EFH

1964 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,797 mi
Last recorded13,797 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1964 Triumph 200044,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 EFH
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 13,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 13,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 10,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section (holed and pitted ) (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (cracked) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 24 May 2017 9,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Oil leak rear diff area ()

Oil leak sump plug area ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 9,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 8,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 8,832 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2006 98,455 miles

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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281 EFH is a 1964 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1964 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 44,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 281 EFH, 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 62 years old, this Triumph 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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281 EFH is a 1964 Triumph 2000, first registered on 6 March 1964.

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