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HEU 744J

1970 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,158 mi
Last recorded3,158 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEU 744J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 3,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear shock has a light misting of oil

Fail 5 Apr 2018 3,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,538 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 2,538 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 1,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Apr 2016 1,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play n/s steering rack end

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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HEU 744J is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HEU 744J, 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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What year was HEU 744J registered?

HEU 744J is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 13 August 1970.

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