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JOY 881K

1971 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,300 mi
Last recorded51,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 881K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,115 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,895 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,652 miles

o/s/f suspension strut noisy

sympathetic road brake test performed

Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f suspension strut noisy

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,450 miles

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside outer front sill panel holed and corroded.

offside front outer sill panel corroding.

washers weak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 50,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside outer front sill panel holed and corroded.

offside front outer sill panel corroding.

washers weak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside forward outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,655 miles

front shock absorber gaiters perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside front outriggers starting to corrode/ general component surface corrosion.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,654 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside front outriggers starting to corrode/ general component surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,326 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front shock absorber gaiters perished.

offside and nearside inner sill areas corroding.

slight lateral movement of parking brake.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,064 miles

slight binding on o/s/r handbrake

Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,054 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

engine runs rough

fuel pump and hose damp

play in n\s steering rack rod

slight play in rear wishbone bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,718 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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JOY 881K is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JOY 881K, 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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JOY 881K is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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