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BRK 179H

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests27 (12 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

65,101 mi
Last recorded65,101 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRK 179H
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,101 miles

1 of rear silencer mountings defective

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front shockabsorber dust covers defective

both rear driveshaft sliding splines worn

both registration plate lamps deteriorated

both steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

corrosion to various body panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

gearbox mountings in poor condition

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded but outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

speedometer poorly illuminated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

1 of rear silencer mountings defective

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front shockabsorber dust covers defective

both rear driveshaft sliding splines worn

both registration plate lamps deteriorated

both steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

corrosion to various body panels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

gearbox mountings in poor condition

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded but outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

speedometer poorly illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,687 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

little front suspension clearance

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front position lamp slightly insecure

rear boot floor corroded but outside of prescribed areas

steering rack pinion worn

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure socket (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure socket part (5.2.1a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

little front suspension clearance

nearside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front position lamp slightly insecure

rear boot floor corroded but outside of prescribed areas

steering rack pinion worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,345 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

gearbox mounting damaged

main beam tell tale dim

nearside front and offside rear wings corroded

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside front suspension has little clearance

oil leak

rear propshaft universal joint worn

speedometer poorly illuminated

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,311 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint of front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead panel area under dashboard (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

gearbox mounting damaged

main beam tell tale dim

nearside front and offside rear wings corroded

nearside front inner wing excessively corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside front suspension has little clearance

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

oil leak

rear propshaft universal joint worn

speedometer poorly illuminated

steering rack rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

propshaft worn

rear boot floor corroded

steering wheel slightly deteriorated

very little clearance between front suspension arms and bump stops

Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,265 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

propshaft worn

rear boot floor corroded

steering wheel slightly deteriorated

very little clearance between front suspension arms and bump stops

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,196 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

1 rear silencer mounting defective

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

both inner sills excessively corroded in areas that are outside of prescrbed areas

drivers seat in poor condition

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside of floor panels excessively corroded in areas that are outside of prescribed areas

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

spare wheel well corroded

steering wheel deteriorated

vehicle structure in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,498 miles

both rear tyres worn out on inner edges and on the limit

clutch and brake pedal pivots worn

corrosion at offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion in both footwells,away from prescribed areas

corrosion in nearside front slam panel

corrosion in nearside rear floor

corrosion in spare wheel well

corrosion on inner sills

damage to gearbox/crossmember mounts

drivers seat worn out

engine,gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

full beam tale-tale inoperative

incorrect wheel nuts fitted all round

nearside front tyre worn out on inner edge

offside front headlamp image getting weak

offside rear handbrake effort lower than nearside rear

play in nearside of steering rack

play in wheel bearings

rumble from offside rear wheel bearing/diff

scratch in screen

steering wheel worn

tightness in steering

vehicle very worn generally!!!

wipers stop incorrectly(swich in position 2?)

nearside central outrigger excessively corroded but over 12" away from prescribed areas(advise welding asap due to floor section to inner sill weakening)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 55,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out on inner edges and on the limit

clutch and brake pedal pivots worn

corrosion at offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion in both footwells,away from prescribed areas

corrosion in nearside front slam panel

corrosion in nearside rear floor

corrosion in spare wheel well

corrosion on inner sills

damage to gearbox/crossmember mounts

drivers seat worn out

engine,gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

full beam tale-tale inoperative

incorrect wheel nuts fitted all round

nearside front tyre worn out on inner edge

offside front headlamp image getting weak

play in nearside of steering rack

play in wheel bearings

rumble from offside rear wheel bearing/diff

scratch in screen

steering wheel worn

vehicle very worn generally!!!

wipers stop incorrectly(swich in position 2?)

nearside central outrigger excessively corroded but over 12" away from prescribed areas(advise welding asap due to floor section to inner sill weakening)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,327 miles

corrosion in nearside front slam panel

drivers seat damaged

engine/trans oil leaks

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

play in steering rack

refer to all previous advises-ref test failure 425088702251 26/07/12

scratch in screen

steering wheel worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers and linkage pins worn

corrosion in both footwells ,away from prescribed areas

corrosion in nearside front slam panel

corrosion in spare wheel well

damage to gearbox crossmember mounts

drivers seat damaged

engine/trans oil leaks

excessive corrosion of nearside outrigger(gearbox crossmember area) and inner sill away from all prescribed areas

extensive amount of plates throughout vehicle,some that dont appear fully welded ,but welded fully on inside_all appear to be as strong as original or stronger(limited vision)

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle-examined as best as possible for structral integrity

front tyres worn out on raised tread

incorrect wheel nuts fitted all round

inner sills corroded,away from all prescibed areas

nearside front seat belt twisted

play in steering rack

rear exhaust box rattle

run out ,on front discs

scratch in screen

small corrosion holes appearing at offside rear inner wheel arch and nearside rear floor

steering wheel worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,855 miles

corrosion in spare wheel well

battery insecure

corrosion in drivers footwell

damage to gearbox mounting section

drivers seat in poor condition

excessive corrosion in nearside front slam panel

extensive welding repairs throughout vehicle structure - examined as best as possible for overall integrity

front tyres worn on raised tread

gearbox and axle oil leaks

incorrect wheel nuts fitted all round

judder from front brakes

rear exhaust box rattle

steering wheel worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

corrosion in rear valance

corrosion in spare wheel well

damage to gearbox mounting point/crossmember bolts

diff and gearbox oil leaks

drivers seat in poor condition

exhaust vibration/noise

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

extensively welded repairs covered in underseal,examined as best as possible for overall structral integrity

front tyres worn out on raised tread

hole in nearside front slam panel

incorect wheel nuts/washers fitted

offside front indicator/sidelight loose

scratch in screen

steering tight lock to lock

steering wheel worn

wipers only switching off when switched to fast speed

Fail 4 Aug 2011 43,644 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion in rear valance

corrosion in spare wheel well

damage to gearbox mounting point/crossmember bolts

diff and gearbox oil leaks

drivers seat in poor condition

exhaust vibration/noise

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

extensively welded repairs covered in underseal,examined as best as possible for overall structral integrity

front tyres worn out on raised tread

hole in nearside front slam panel

incorect wheel nuts/washers fitted

offside front indicator/sidelight loose

play in steering rack

radiator in poor condition

scratch in screen

steering tight lock to lock

steering wheel worn

wipers only switching off when switched to fast speed

Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both front tyres worn out on raised tread

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in offside front outrigger

engine oil leak

extensive welding repairs effecred to vehicle

hole in nearside slam panel

holes in lower "a" pillars ,away from prescribed areas

offside front floor excessively corroded but away from prescribed areas

radiator in poor condition

rear axle/gearbox heavy oil leaks

steering tight,lock to lock

steering wheel worn

Pass 20 May 2010 39,745 miles

corrosion in both a pillars and nearside slam panel

engine oil leak

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

gearbox crossmember bolts bent

gearbox oil leaks

nearside steering rack boot perished

play in steering column and rack

refer to initial advise sheet issued with failure

Fail 5 May 2010 39,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

boot lock loose

corrosion and holes appearing in both "a" pillars

corrosion forming around rear shock mounts/suspension

corrosion in nearside bonnet slam panel

drivers seat worn

engine oil leak

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

front coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

near side rear floor near exhaust mount and spare wheel well corroded,away from all prescribed areas

nearside outrigger/chassis excessively corroded but away from all prescribed areas

offside front central floor excessively corroded but away from all prescribed areas

radiator cooling fins in poor condition

repairs effected to corrosion at off side front wheel arch

Pass 22 May 2009 34,352 miles

corrosion around off side rear ,front suspension mounting,limited vision due to location,advise closer inspection

corrosion at offside central front floorpan,away from all prescribed areas,advise attention

corrosion in near side front door step away from all prescribed areas

corrosion in offside front door step next to the"A"pillar

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

play in steering rack on the limit,exact wear unknown due to covered parts,advise attention

steering column rubbing on main starter cable

wear and movement starting in all suspension bushes.advise attention

Fail 8 May 2009 34,104 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

corrosion around off side rear ,front suspension mounting,limited vision due to location,advise closer inspection

corrosion at offside central front floorpan,away from all prescribed areas,advise attention

corrosion in near side front door step away from all prescribed areas

corrosion in offside front door step next to the"A"pillar

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

play in steering rack on the limit,exact wear unknown due to covered parts,advise attention

steering column rubbing on main starter cable

wear and movement starting in all suspension bushes.advise attention

Pass 22 May 2008 29,744 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs rusty

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underbody poor condition

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,744 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor pan badly corroded

general underbody corrosion

off side front wheel arch poor condition

rear floor pans corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 28,464 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 28,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tie bar bushes poor condition

both rear wheel arches rusty

o/s/r boot pan slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in steering column

steering rack rubber mounts slight play

Pass 9 May 2006 25,477 miles

near side and of side tie rod rubbers poor

Fail 26 Apr 2006 25,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing close to limit-n/s+o/s tie rod bushes poor condition

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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BRK 179H is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRK 179H, 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.

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BRK 179H is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 15 July 1970.

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