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WMB 738J

1971 Triumph 2000

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMB 738J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch chassis section has slight corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,115 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut and inner arch area (5.2.6)

Rear both tyre perishing

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf inner arches/strut tops (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,046 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,293 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,683 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 96,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,467 miles

chassis legs and inner sills rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,467 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis legs and inner sills rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,197 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

offside front chassi leg rusty

offside front inner and outter sill rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 96,196 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills rusty

offside front chassi leg rusty

offside front inner and outter sill rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,027 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 95,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,615 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 94,615 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,600 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

ommer sills corrodded n/s sill filled in seam

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 94,414 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 93,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 93,837 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f floor pan to sill

Pass 12 Dec 2005 93,270 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 93,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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WMB 738J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WMB 738J, 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 WMB 738J registered?

WMB 738J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 15 March 1971.

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