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BHH 189J

1971 Triumph 2500

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph 250048,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 189J
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Raermost exhaust support rubber u/s but still adequately supported

Temporary repair made to support fuel line,

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,896 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 71,845 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 71,845 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph 2500?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
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BHH 189J is a 1971 Triumph 2500 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 48,873 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 2500 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHH 189J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2500 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHH 189J registered?

BHH 189J is a 1971 Triumph 2500, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is BHH 189J safe to buy?

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