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UNJ 883S

1977 Triumph 2000

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,291 mi
Last recorded28,291 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph 200041,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNJ 883S
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 28,291 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,421 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack bushes wearing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 27,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and top sill at a post (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack bushes wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill not in a perscribed aera

Nearside Front and offside front top outer sills corroded not in a perscribed aera

Offside Rear brake imbalanced slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2015 26,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding and offside rear (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer sill not in a perscribed aera

Nearside Front and offside front top outer sills corroded not in a perscribed aera

Offside Rear brake imbalanced slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,777 miles

handbrake release button worn

rack bushes worn

Fail 31 May 2012 25,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake release button worn

rack bushes worn

Pass 25 May 2010 24,507 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,507 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wear in bottom steering column bush

wear in steering rack D bushes

Pass 26 May 2009 23,275 miles

o/s and n/s/f door sills corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 22,706 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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UNJ 883S is a 1977 Triumph 2000 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 41,082 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 UNJ 883S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UNJ 883S registered?

UNJ 883S is a 1977 Triumph 2000, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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