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NFK 555J

1971 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,523 mi
Last recorded24,523 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFK 555J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 20,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,573 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seatbelts slow to retract

incorrect wheels fitted,off set wrong,rims run close to steering track rod ends

Fail 23 Mar 2019 16,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Fouling on inside of wheel. Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 3 Apr 2018 16,191 miles

nearside handbrake effort could be better

Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,729 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 15,714 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,044 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,968 miles

Coolant leak

Near side sill has been repaired with body filler in prescribed area of seat belt mounting

Fail 24 Mar 2014 13,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Near side sill has been repaired with body filler in prescribed area of seat belt mounting

Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,587 miles

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

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

n/s front seatbelt twisted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,171 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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NFK 555J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NFK 555J, 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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What year was NFK 555J registered?

NFK 555J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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