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JMT 233P

1975 Triumph 2000 Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,663 mi
Last recorded70,663 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto44,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 233P
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 70,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 66,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,389 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,251 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 64,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,580 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering tie rod

Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in nearside steering tie rod

Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,183 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering tie rod

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,402 miles

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion

slight play nearside tie rod

surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,389 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion

slight play nearside tie rod

surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,493 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine,gearbox,diff oil leaks.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion nearside outer sill.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Engine,gearbox,diff oil leaks.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion nearside outer sill.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,247 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 55,922 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 2 May 2013 55,922 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2012 55,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,331 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv slight play both ends of steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv slight play both ends steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,246 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 52,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement off side rack arm

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion both rear body corners

slight corrosion front panel n/s

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000 Auto?

Based on 875 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
665
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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JMT 233P is a 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 44,623 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMT 233P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JMT 233P is a 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 26 September 1975.

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