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TFA 385R

1977 Triumph 2500

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,617 mi
Last recorded30,617 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph 250025,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 385R
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,394 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,138 miles

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

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

gear box leak

o/s/front side repepeator taped up

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

gear box leaking

power steering bad leak from rack gaitor

Fail 22 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/FRONT SIDE REPEATOR TAPED UP

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

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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TFA 385R is a 1977 Triumph 2500 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 25,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 TFA 385R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFA 385R registered?

TFA 385R is a 1977 Triumph 2500, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TFA 385R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFA 385R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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