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JRU 5N

1975 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1975 Triumph 200052,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 5N
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,619 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 94,619 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beam image poor

Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

corrosion to offside inner sill not within prescribed area

cracking to all tyre sidewalls

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2009 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test

corrosion to offside inner sill not within prescribed area

cracking to all tyre sidewalls

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,476 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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JRU 5N is a 1975 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 5N, 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 5N registered?

JRU 5N is a 1975 Triumph 2000, first registered on 29 July 1975.

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