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KPX 158J

1970 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,848 mi
Last recorded16,848 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPX 158J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,208 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,030 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to iner door shuts, along sill's

corrosion to iner wheel arches front and rear

corrosion to rear break pipes

corrosion to under body, floor pan'a abd iner sill's

front and rear reg plats poor

heavy corrosion to o/s/r body and all 4 wheel arches

o/s washers poor

slight play in steering rack / steering

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches, nearside front holed but not within a prescribed area

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills, in all four door shuts, to front centre and rear floors and to front and rear chassis/subframes.

rear boot floor/ spare wheel well corroded and holded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches, nearside front holed but not within a prescribed area

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills, in all four door shuts, to front centre and rear floors and to front and rear chassis/subframes.

rear boot floor/ spare wheel well corroded and holded

Pass 23 Sep 2006 130,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 24,291 miles

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

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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KPX 158J is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPX 158J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KPX 158J registered?

KPX 158J is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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