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OUL 238R

1976 Triumph 2500

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,024 mi
Last recorded23,024 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph 250046,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 238R
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on diff

Fail 28 Mar 2017 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak on diff

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,160 miles

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

nearside front out rigger corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,242 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,359 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,825 miles

Leak on differential

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

Slight play to offside sterring rack/trackrod joint, not excessive

Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Leak on differential

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

Slight play to offside sterring rack/trackrod joint, not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,721 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 17,684 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 15,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,515 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Mar 2010 14,506 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OUL 238R is a 1976 Triumph 2500 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUL 238R, 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 OUL 238R registered?

OUL 238R is a 1976 Triumph 2500, first registered on 2 August 1976.

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