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FSV 398

1950 Triumph 2000

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,108 mi
Last recorded84,108 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 398
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1950
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 84,108 miles

Offside Rear oil leak around back plate

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,052 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,769 miles

Exhaust mounting broke

Play in steering system

Fail 4 Feb 2011 83,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust mounting broke

play in steering system

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,483 miles

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,718 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering joints (upper and lower)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,396 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,857 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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FSV 398 is a 1950 Triumph 2000 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FSV 398, 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 76 years old, this Triumph 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FSV 398 registered?

FSV 398 is a 1950 Triumph 2000, first registered on 31 December 1950.

Is FSV 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 398 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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