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SLG 163H

1970 Triumph 2500

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLG 163H
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,937 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 84,084 miles

front and rear springs rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 82,262 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 80,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 79,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 78,048 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 772,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 772,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,972 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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SLG 163H is a 1970 Triumph 2500 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLG 163H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLG 163H registered?

SLG 163H is a 1970 Triumph 2500, first registered on 5 June 1970.

Is SLG 163H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLG 163H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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