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TEX 649L

1972 Triumph 2500

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph 250074,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 649L
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,801 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 46,801 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,791 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 46,782 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,498 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,441 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,205 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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TEX 649L is a 1972 Triumph 2500 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TEX 649L, 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

How do I check the history of TEX 649L?

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What year was TEX 649L registered?

TEX 649L is a 1972 Triumph 2500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is TEX 649L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEX 649L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEX 649L have outstanding finance?

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