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XTV 303J

1971 Triumph 2000

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,472 mi
Last recorded49,472 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTV 303J
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear floors corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,447 miles

rear under body starting to corrod

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,350 miles

under body corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,345 miles

both rear driveshafts worn

coolant leak from hose

oil leak at overdrive unit

slight play in steering rack mounts

wiperblades required soon

Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bolt insecure at over drive unit

both rear drive shafts worn

front wiper blades required soon

oil leak at overdrive unit

slight play at steering rack mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch slave cylinder starting to leak

front wipers required soon

slight at steering rack mountings n/s and o/s at clamps

slight corrosion at n/s rear lower floor pan near sub frame mounting

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,275 miles

slight play at n/s and o/s front steering rack mountings

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

noise from both rear drive shafts

slight play at n/s and o/s front steering rack mountings

slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,258 miles

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

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

heavy under seal on sills, inner arches and floors

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corroded

slight blows from exhaust joints

some play in steering joints

under body corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,227 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,126 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 49,118 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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XTV 303J is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTV 303J, 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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XTV 303J is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 7 July 1971.

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