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Triumph 2500 MOT Results

75.3% pass rate
from 85 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph 2500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.2% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.2% fail on Clevis joint
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 8.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering column (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Other components
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition