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PLB 7W

1972 Triumph 2500

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph 250074,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLB 7W
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 77,885 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch undersealed showing slight signs of corrosion above crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

will require n/s wiperblade soon

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 76,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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PLB 7W is a 1972 Triumph 2500 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 74,864 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 PLB 7W, 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 PLB 7W registered?

PLB 7W is a 1972 Triumph 2500, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is PLB 7W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLB 7W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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