MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Oil leak
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chassis legs and inner sills rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
both rear inner sills rusty
offside front chassi leg rusty
offside front inner and outter sill rusty
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
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)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
ommer sills corrodded n/s sill filled in seam
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion o/s/f floor pan to sill
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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