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XHJ 861J

1971 Triumph 2000

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,584 mi
Last recorded9,584 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHJ 861J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2019 9,584 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 9,577 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 9,573 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,569 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 9,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 9,488 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 9,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 9,470 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 9,249 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 9,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,209 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 9,196 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2010 9,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 9,067 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 9,041 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering rack clamp bushes worn too excess.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,037 miles

slight play in steering rack clamp bushes

Pass 5 May 2007 8,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 8,711 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XHJ 861J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHJ 861J, 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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XHJ 861J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 28 January 1971.

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