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BPE 809H

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 809H
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,455 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,295 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting n/s/f wing corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2009 3,488 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 3,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

drivers door corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,156 miles

boot floor signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2006 86,814 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 86,801 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

boot floor corroded.slight play in steering rack joints,n/s/f stut body mount corroding.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 88,569 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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BPE 809H is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,061 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 BPE 809H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPE 809H registered?

BPE 809H is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is BPE 809H safe to buy?

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