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GBO 395N

1974 Triumph 2500

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,567 mi
Last recorded18,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph 250024,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBO 395N
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,567 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,786 miles

N/s front floor slightly corroded

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

O/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Slight play in prop

Fail 28 Jan 2015 17,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s front floor slightly corroded

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

O/s front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Slight play in prop

Pass 18 Dec 2013 16,698 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 16,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,468 miles

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,498 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leaks and diff leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,967 miles

engine oil leaks

uderside surface rusting

Pass 16 May 2008 11,960 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f flexi hose ferrule rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,290 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 10,246 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GBO 395N is a 1974 Triumph 2500 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 24,878 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 GBO 395N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBO 395N is a 1974 Triumph 2500, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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