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SJA 246H

1970 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,536 mi
Last recorded58,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 246H
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,536 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 58,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor has a hole (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor has a hole (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,968 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,382 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,381 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion offside outer and nearside inner sill.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,048 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion offside outer sill and nearside lower inner sill.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,675 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,004 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,297 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,050 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,050 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,760 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack nearside

steering shaft lower uj slight wear

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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SJA 246H is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SJA 246H, 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 SJA 246H registered?

SJA 246H is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 10 July 1970.

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