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ELD 324J

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELD 324J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,690 miles

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded.

Front valance/body area corroded.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

O/S and N/S rear body/inner wheel arch areas corroded.

Play in steering column lower bush area.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 55,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Leaking brake pipe at rear section. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis/out rigger area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under car sill are as marked (Centre and front areas). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear section area. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded.

Front valance/body area corroded.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

O/S and N/S rear body/inner wheel arch areas corroded.

Play in steering column lower bush area.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,240 miles

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,252 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front inner wings/slam panel area corroded

front valance corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,216 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill - as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill - drivers door step area as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front inner wings/slam panel area corroded

front valance corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,515 miles

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

front valance corroded

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 50,466 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills - as marked (2.4.A.3)

front valance corroded

front wheel arches corroded

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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ELD 324J is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ELD 324J, 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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ELD 324J is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 5 October 1970.

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