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PJT 418J

1978 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,182 mi
Last recorded12,182 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 418J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 9,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 9,192 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 9,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 842 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 832 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 83,627 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,507 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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PJT 418J is a 1978 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJT 418J, 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 48 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJT 418J registered?

PJT 418J is a 1978 Triumph 2000, first registered on 23 February 1978.

Is PJT 418J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJT 418J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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