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YYR 690H

1970 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,442 mi
Last recorded13,442 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph 200058,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYR 690H
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 13,442 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side & off side rear subframe mounting bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 13,437 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Staying on not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side & off side rear subframe mounting bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side off side rear subframe mounting bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 14,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 14,154 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 13,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 12,454 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 11,551 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 9,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,580 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 9,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,232 miles

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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YYR 690H is a 1970 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYR 690H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYR 690H registered?

YYR 690H is a 1970 Triumph 2000, first registered on 27 February 1970.

Is YYR 690H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYR 690H shows 14 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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