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SGJ 537R

1976 Triumph 2500

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph 250046,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGJ 537R
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,178 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,154 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,151 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,916 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,304 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 63,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

EXTENSIVE RUST IN N/S FLOOR PAN TO OUTER SILL BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA O/S/F FLOOR PAN TO SILL AREA RUSTY AND HOLED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 3 May 2006 48,770 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 62,143 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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SGJ 537R is a 1976 Triumph 2500 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SGJ 537R, 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 SGJ 537R registered?

SGJ 537R is a 1976 Triumph 2500, first registered on 17 September 1976.

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