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CMO 296J

1971 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,974 mi
Last recorded72,974 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMO 296J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak Engine and transmission. ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,481 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on underbody and left hand sill holed

perishing on right hand rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,481 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on underbody and left hand sill holed

perishing on right hand rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,481 miles

corrosion and holed left hand inner front sill

light perishing on right hand rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,481 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and holed left hand inner front sill

light perishing on right hand rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,481 miles

1. l/h front sill holed and corroded.2.wear in r/h rear subframe bush. 3.r/h rear boot well corroded .4.corrosion on floor.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 73,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

1. l/h front sill holed and corroded.2.wear in r/h rear subframe bush. 3.r/h rear boot well corroded .4.corrosion on floor.

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on underbody

Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on underbody

perishing on left hand rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,925 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 72,493 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear chassis and under frame

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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CMO 296J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,020 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 CMO 296J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CMO 296J registered?

CMO 296J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is CMO 296J safe to buy?

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