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RYF 586L

1973 Triumph 2500

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,597 mi
Last recorded51,597 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph 250047,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYF 586L
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,145 miles

steering rack leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,033 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/ steering rack damp

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,017 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

front brake pipes rusted

o/s/ steering rack damp

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,679 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,798 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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RYF 586L is a 1973 Triumph 2500 in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 47,798 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 RYF 586L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYF 586L registered?

RYF 586L is a 1973 Triumph 2500, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is RYF 586L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYF 586L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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