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Triumph 2500 MOT Results

79.8% pass rate
from 242 tests in 2017
(31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.83% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.41% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear lamps
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.83% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.41% fail on Lamp
      • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 0.41% fail on Battery
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.5% fail on Component mounting
      • 1.2% fail on Spring mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.2% fail on Rear
      • 0.83% fail on Front
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.83% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.41% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.41% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.41% fail on Location
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.41% fail on Front suspension joints
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.3% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.2% fail on Components
        • 0.83% fail on Pipes
        • 0.41% fail on Hoses
      • 0.41% fail on Leaks
    • 0.41% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.41% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.41% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.41% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 5.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 3.3% fail on Emissions
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.83% fail on Pipe
      • 0.41% fail on Cap
  • 4.1% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.3% fail on Steering system
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.1% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.83% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.7% fail on Body condition
    • 0.41% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Valve stem
  • 0.41% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate