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CRN 784S

1977 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,870 mi
Last recorded17,870 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph 250025,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 784S
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 17,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,281 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 17,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,197 miles

Oil leak ()

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 21 Jun 2017 17,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,870 miles

oil leak

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 18 Jun 2016 16,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

oil leak

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight wheel bearing noise from offside front

Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,475 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,462 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,906 miles

hand brake travel

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

offside front out-rigger corroded

play in offside steering

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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CRN 784S is a 1977 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 25,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRN 784S, 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 49 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 CRN 784S registered?

CRN 784S is a 1977 Triumph 2500, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is CRN 784S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRN 784S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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