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TAW 606J

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,765 mi
Last recorded13,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 606J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 13,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor at exhaust mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 910 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,316 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 34,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,300 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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TAW 606J is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TAW 606J, 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 TAW 606J registered?

TAW 606J is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 6 August 1970.

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