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GMX 523N

1974 Triumph 2500

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,204 mi
Last recorded32,204 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph 250024,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMX 523N
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,204 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 31,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,558 miles

Front coolant leak

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

park brake lever has some side play

Fail 1 Feb 2016 31,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front coolant leak

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

park brake lever has some side play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,215 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front lower sill slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,914 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 21,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,517 miles

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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GMX 523N is a 1974 Triumph 2500 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 24,878 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GMX 523N, 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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What year was GMX 523N registered?

GMX 523N is a 1974 Triumph 2500, first registered on 20 December 1974.

Is GMX 523N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMX 523N 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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