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GER 1B

1971 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,402 mi
Last recorded6,402 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 1B
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 6,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 99,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,886 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering column uj stiff

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,884 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering column uj stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2014 98,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has corrosion in various non prescribed areas

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out in the past

windscreen washer pump needed tapping to work

Fail 27 Sep 2014 98,870 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle has corrosion in various non prescribed areas

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs carried out in the past

windscreen washer pump needed tapping to work

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,447 miles

Vehicle has had welding repairs in various structural and non structural areas

Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

all indicators flashing close to 120 times a minuite

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly twisted

towbar electrical socket insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,653 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 92,651 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,122 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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GER 1B is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GER 1B, 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 GER 1B registered?

GER 1B is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is GER 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GER 1B shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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