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EPJ 271J

1971 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,350 mi
Last recorded8,350 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPJ 271J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 8,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,704 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 1,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 1,673 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 1,671 miles

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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EPJ 271J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPJ 271J, 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 EPJ 271J registered?

EPJ 271J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EPJ 271J safe to buy?

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