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JLU 778N

1975 Triumph 2000 Auto

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,393 mi
Last recorded25,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto44,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 778N
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 25,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both outer sill sections weak sections general weakness to floor pans box sections

Fail 29 Jan 2020 25,393 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both outer sill sections weak sections general weakness to floor pans box sections

Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both outer sill sections weak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 25,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both outer sill sections weak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 24,878 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,381 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,105 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

weakness to both inner and outer sill sections

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,928 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

weakness to both inner and outer sills o/side and n/side and general deterioration to floor pans chassis rails

Fail 9 Dec 2009 23,928 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

weakness to both inner and outer sills o/side and n/side and general deterioration to floor pans chassis rails

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,313 miles

general weakness to understructure some evidence of welding repairs having been carried out

Pass 8 Dec 2007 22,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,880 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 21,880 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,463 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 21,463 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JLU 778N is a 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 44,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLU 778N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JLU 778N?

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What year was JLU 778N registered?

JLU 778N is a 1975 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 14 May 1975.

Is JLU 778N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLU 778N shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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