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Triumph 2000

Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 1,998 cc

281 EFHMOT history

281 EFH is a blue petrol Triumph 2000 first used on 6 Mar 1964. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 13,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
13,797 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
281 EFH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
2000
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
6 Mar 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

281 EFH was last recorded at 13,797 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2008: 8,832 miles, lower than 98,455 miles on 27 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
13,144 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 13,797 miles
  • 2021 – 13,144 miles
  • 2020 – 12,790 miles
  • 2019 – 12,497 miles
  • 2018 – 10,952 miles
  • 2017 – 9,965 miles
  • 2016 – 9,429 miles
  • 2015 – 9,097 miles
  • 2014 – 8,836 miles
  • 2008 – 8,832 miles
  • 2006 – 98,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,797 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,797 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    13,797 miles
    Test number
    998096888702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass13,144 miles (+354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    13,144 miles
    Test number
    882762776849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass12,790 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,790 miles
    Test number
    253401528525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass12,497 miles (+1,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,497 miles
    Test number
    331014628985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass10,952 miles (+987)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    10,952 miles
    Test number
    542406996265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section (holed and pitted ) (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (cracked) (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area
  6. Pass9,965 miles (+536)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    9,965 miles
    Test number
    977186393168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff area
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump plug area
  7. Pass9,429 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    9,429 miles
    Test number
    651271976202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,097 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    9,097 miles
    Test number
    539028225183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,836 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    8,836 miles
    Test number
    528783934166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,832 miles (-89,623)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,832 miles
    Test number
    844965538178
    • FailureLower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass98,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    554347146180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 281 EFH

What vehicle is registration 281 EFH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 281 EFH on a blue petrol Triumph 2000 first used on 6 Mar 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 281 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 281 EFH expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 281 EFH?
The MOT on 281 EFH expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 281 EFH done?
281 EFH was recorded at 13,797 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022.
Has 281 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 281 EFH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2008.
Has the mileage on 281 EFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 281 EFH find?
281 EFH passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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