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KCR 361L

1972 Triumph 2500

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

5,447 mi
Last recorded5,447 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph 250074,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 361L
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 5,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 50 miles

speedometer changed recently

Pass 11 Sep 2023 15,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 15,862 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 13,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14 cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 7,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cross member bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 3,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,577 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,875 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 88,889 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,579 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,295 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,650 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 79,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,353 miles

offside handbrake performance low

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,406 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,038 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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KCR 361L is a 1972 Triumph 2500 in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 74,864 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KCR 361L, 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 KCR 361L registered?

KCR 361L is a 1972 Triumph 2500, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is KCR 361L safe to buy?

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