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CEX 495C

1965 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,967 mi
Last recorded44,967 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1965 Triumph 200052,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEX 495C
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 44,967 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 40,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion to outrigger

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,258 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake clevis siezed

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 30,279 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,284 miles

Corrosion to offside front outrigger

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,683 miles

Corrosion to offside front outrigger but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 26,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,533 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 21,417 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

nut missing on rear suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,692 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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CEX 495C is a 1965 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 52,268 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 CEX 495C, 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 61 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 CEX 495C registered?

CEX 495C is a 1965 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is CEX 495C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEX 495C shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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