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JEG 796L

1973 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,475 mi
Last recorded99,475 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 796L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 98,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 98,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,464 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,920 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,915 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,154 miles

coolant leak

imbalance on front brakes

oil leak

play in steering

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

imbalance on front brakes

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,951 miles

tyres perrished on walls

wear on brake discs

coolant leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,147 miles

coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,182 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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JEG 796L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 61,501 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 JEG 796L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEG 796L registered?

JEG 796L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 15 February 1973.

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