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TFK 887M

1974 Triumph 2500

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1974 Triumph 250024,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 887M
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2009 57,214 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 43,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 43,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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TFK 887M is a 1974 Triumph 2500 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 24,878 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 TFK 887M, 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 TFK 887M registered?

TFK 887M is a 1974 Triumph 2500, first registered on 20 May 1974.

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