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EUY 240J

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,609 mi
Last recorded16,609 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 240J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,609 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 16,609 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2015 14,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2014 8,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 8,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 4,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 873 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 873 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EUY 240J is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUY 240J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EUY 240J?

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What year was EUY 240J registered?

EUY 240J is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is EUY 240J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUY 240J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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