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NJT 185H

1997 Triumph 2000

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,108 mi
Last recorded61,108 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 185H
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,108 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,678 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,168 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 58,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 56,012 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,012 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,536 miles

both steering rack gaiters heavily twisted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,430 miles

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,238 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

metal brake pipes rusty on both rear suspension arms

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 36,079 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

visual telltale for offside flasher inoperative

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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NJT 185H is a 1997 Triumph 2000 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJT 185H, 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 29 years old, this Triumph 2000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJT 185H registered?

NJT 185H is a 1997 Triumph 2000, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is NJT 185H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 185H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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