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ELW 115C

1965 Triumph 2000 Auto

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,704 mi
Last recorded92,704 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 115C
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 92,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing very slight noise

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake bind

advise play in both nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing very slight noise

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake bind

advise play in both nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,214 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 89,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,859 miles

nearside front brake slighty binding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,325 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 66,305 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion to front of os sill.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,344 miles

centre section of exhaust system touching on propshaft

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 83,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,142 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,572 miles

exhaust rubbing on propshaft

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,378 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000 Auto?

Based on 875 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
665
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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ELW 115C is a 1965 Triumph 2000 Auto in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Triumph 2000 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELW 115C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELW 115C registered?

ELW 115C is a 1965 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 4 May 1965.

Is ELW 115C safe to buy?

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