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LJK 999L

1972 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,810 mi
Last recorded81,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph 250074,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 999L
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,716 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 81,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,680 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,591 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 78,964 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,612 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,411 miles

Brake and Throttle pedal slip pads slightly worn.

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seat belts.

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 78,407 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake and Throttle pedal slip pads slightly worn.

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No rear seat belts.

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,147 miles

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

n/s headlight aim low

o/s headlight aim high

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,267 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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LJK 999L is a 1972 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 74,864 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 LJK 999L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJK 999L registered?

LJK 999L is a 1972 Triumph 2500, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is LJK 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJK 999L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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