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BYH 738H

1970 Triumph 2500

Brown Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,174 mi
Last recorded63,174 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYH 738H
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,174 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,124 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,099 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 63,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,067 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,980 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 62,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,780 miles

oil leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,649 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust pipe corroded

ofside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 61,342 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,116 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,732 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,330 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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BYH 738H is a 1970 Triumph 2500 in Brown with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BYH 738H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYH 738H registered?

BYH 738H is a 1970 Triumph 2500, first registered on 2 July 1970.

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The MOT history for BYH 738H shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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