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TKO 213R

1977 Triumph 2500

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,613 mi
Last recorded89,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph 250025,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKO 213R
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2013 89,606 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2012 89,560 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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TKO 213R is a 1977 Triumph 2500 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 25,469 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 TKO 213R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TKO 213R registered?

TKO 213R is a 1977 Triumph 2500, first registered on 18 July 1977.

Is TKO 213R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKO 213R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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