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AAM 248L

1972 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 250074,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAM 248L
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 77,170 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,676 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side and near side rear drive shaft covers split

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leak rear diff

Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leak rear diff

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack knuckle joint slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,640 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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AAM 248L is a 1972 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AAM 248L, 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 AAM 248L registered?

AAM 248L is a 1972 Triumph 2500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is AAM 248L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAM 248L 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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