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HFL 790N

1975 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,762 mi
Last recorded1,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph 250060,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFL 790N
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 1,762 miles

light corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,066 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,484 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,453 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2013 95,869 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 94,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 90,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 87,298 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 87,288 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 85,127 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 85,123 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 85,116 miles

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

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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HFL 790N is a 1975 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 60,577 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 HFL 790N, 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 51 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 HFL 790N registered?

HFL 790N is a 1975 Triumph 2500, first registered on 5 May 1975.

Is HFL 790N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFL 790N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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