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MYK 165P

1976 Triumph 2500

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,123 mi
Last recorded2,123 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph 250046,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 165P
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 2,123 miles

inner seals rusty

inner wheel arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear diff leaking

rear shockers bushes in poor condition

slight play near side front wheel bearing

slight play off side front steering arm

slight side to side movement in handbrake

Fail 19 Feb 2016 2,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

inner seals rusty

inner wheel arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear diff leaking

rear shockers bushes in poor condition

slight play near side front wheel bearing

slight play off side front steering arm

slight side to side movement in handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2015 1,732 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 1,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2014 1,712 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front seat belt starting to fray

slight engine oil leak

slight free play in offside front inner steering arm joint

slight water leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 1,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 261 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 261 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 242 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,789 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 98,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 96,665 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 94,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,002 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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MYK 165P is a 1976 Triumph 2500 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 46,311 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 MYK 165P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MYK 165P registered?

MYK 165P is a 1976 Triumph 2500, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is MYK 165P safe to buy?

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