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JRU 129N

1975 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,787 mi
Last recorded53,787 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1975 Triumph 200052,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 129N
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,754 miles

Front front part of o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,754 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front part of o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,738 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 53,738 miles

Fuel pipe leaking near side fuel pipe in boot leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,586 miles

Offside Front inner headlight not working

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,080 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 53,080 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all four lights (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,802 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,802 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,319 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,589 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,796 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 50,796 miles

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

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

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

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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JRU 129N is a 1975 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1975 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 52,064 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 JRU 129N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JRU 129N registered?

JRU 129N is a 1975 Triumph 2000, first registered on 30 July 1975.

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