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ADB 261L

1972 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph 250074,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADB 261L
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,820 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,567 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,347 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,466 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,712 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,792 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,015 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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ADB 261L is a 1972 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ADB 261L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADB 261L registered?

ADB 261L is a 1972 Triumph 2500, first registered on 20 November 1972.

Is ADB 261L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADB 261L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADB 261L have outstanding finance?

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