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OEX 131J

1971 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEX 131J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 86,142 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 85,620 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear sills and floor panels . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

steering rack seeping oil ,should replace.

Pass 11 May 2023 85,205 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear floor panels and bothside front to rear inner sill/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front aim / pattern not very defined, marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 85,163 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system internal wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear badly corroded in places (should replace) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side front badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front to rear floor panels badly corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear sills and floor panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and clutch slave seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower rear arms rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,302 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both side rear very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge s

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge s

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,850 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,895 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,893 miles

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

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

All tyres perished

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,040 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,076 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,076 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,938 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,465 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,915 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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OEX 131J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OEX 131J, 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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OEX 131J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 22 April 1971.

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