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XOT 309J

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,772 mi
Last recorded41,772 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOT 309J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 41,772 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 39,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 38,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 37,753 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 37,753 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

main beam tell tale warning not working

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Some play in steering rack knuckle joints

Some rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Aug 2005 35,267 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 35,267 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S and N/S steering rack knuckle joints.

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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XOT 309J is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,061 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 XOT 309J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XOT 309J registered?

XOT 309J is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 3 November 1970.

Is XOT 309J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOT 309J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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