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KBJ 82K

1971 Triumph 2500

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 250048,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 82K
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,421 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tell tail main beam

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,861 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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KBJ 82K is a 1971 Triumph 2500 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KBJ 82K, 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.

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What year was KBJ 82K registered?

KBJ 82K is a 1971 Triumph 2500, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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