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GCE 248N

1974 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,351 mi
Last recorded48,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph 250024,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 248N
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 45,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,211 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 40,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat belt mount in rear foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,052 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,244 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 14,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 7,248 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 7,248 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 98,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,266 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,036 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,320 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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GCE 248N is a 1974 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GCE 248N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCE 248N registered?

GCE 248N is a 1974 Triumph 2500, first registered on 15 October 1974.

Is GCE 248N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCE 248N shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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