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TUC 258M

1973 Triumph 2500

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,634 mi
Last recorded8,634 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph 250047,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUC 258M
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 7,378 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 7,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,914 miles

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,419 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 5,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 4,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 4,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 3,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 2,761 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 2,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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TUC 258M is a 1973 Triumph 2500 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TUC 258M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TUC 258M registered?

TUC 258M is a 1973 Triumph 2500, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is TUC 258M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUC 258M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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