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FRK 366J

1971 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,686 mi
Last recorded57,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph 250048,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRK 366J
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear wheelarch rusty but no sharp edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Very slight weepage on both ends of steering rack

Washer jets loose

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear wheelarch rusty but no sharp edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Very slight weepage on both ends of steering rack

Washer jets loose

Fail 29 May 2012 56,898 miles

Both front and offside rear wheelarches corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,898 miles

Both front and offside rear wheelarches corroded.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 55,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,522 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,873 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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FRK 366J is a 1971 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 48,873 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 FRK 366J, 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 55 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 FRK 366J registered?

FRK 366J is a 1971 Triumph 2500, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is FRK 366J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRK 366J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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