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SAV 318M

2003 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,927 mi
Last recorded37,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 318M
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,698cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,927 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 37,927 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,880 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,870 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,808 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 37,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,749 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

some movment in track rods on steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,756 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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SAV 318M is a 2003 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SAV 318M, 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 23 years old, this Triumph 2500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SAV 318M registered?

SAV 318M is a 2003 Triumph 2500, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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