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SOE 198M

1974 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,722 mi
Last recorded34,722 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph 200051,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 198M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,574 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,263 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,766 miles

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

n/sfloor holed and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,654 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 13,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 99,494 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 99,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,702 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 86,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,242 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth gettung low.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rubber steering joint/coupling starting to perish on colum/shaft in engine bay.

Slight play/movement in passenger side rear wheel bearing.

both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Both rear tyres tread depth gettung low.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rubber steering joint/coupling starting to perish on colum/shaft in engine bay.

Slight play/movement in passenger side rear wheel bearing.

both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 82,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipe clip insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,795 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,795 miles

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

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

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

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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SOE 198M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 in White with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,782 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 SOE 198M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SOE 198M registered?

SOE 198M is a 1974 Triumph 2000, first registered on 29 May 1974.

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