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VBH 752J

1971 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,444 mi
Last recorded71,444 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 752J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 19 Nov 2025 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Foot well floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hole inner support not within prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,917 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,916 miles

Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills - both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,803 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 65,802 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger - both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,570 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,831 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,451 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,732 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,022 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 59,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,194 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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VBH 752J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,020 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 VBH 752J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBH 752J registered?

VBH 752J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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