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VGJ 967M

1974 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,581 mi
Last recorded55,581 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph 200051,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 967M
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,581 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,457 miles

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

Pass 9 May 2016 44,715 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 44,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 42,215 miles

slght corrosion nearside front chassis

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,467 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,072 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 33,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,057 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 12,467 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,259 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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VGJ 967M is a 1974 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VGJ 967M, 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 VGJ 967M registered?

VGJ 967M is a 1974 Triumph 2000, first registered on 14 February 1974.

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