Car statistics
Triumph 2.5 statistics
How many Triumph 2.5s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 180 −3.2% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 135 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 1,039 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 319 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 42.9% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.4% of those licensed
How many Triumph 2.5s are left in Great Britain?
There were 180 Triumph 2.5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 135 declared off the road (SORN). That is 43.6% fewer than the 319 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Triumph 2.5s licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 319 |
| 1995 | 254 |
| 1996 | 249 |
| 1997 | 257 |
| 1998 | 278 |
| 1999 | 254 |
| 2000 | 239 |
| 2001 | 220 |
| 2002 | 204 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 173 |
| 2005 | 168 |
| 2006 | 155 |
| 2007 | 148 |
| 2008 | 152 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 146 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2012 | 135 |
| 2013 | 132 |
| 2014 | 139 |
| 2015 | 142 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2018 | 161 |
| 2019 | 172 |
| 2020 | 184 |
| 2021 | 192 |
| 2022 | 183 |
| 2023 | 186 |
| 2024 | 186 |
| 2025 | 181 |
| 2026 | 180 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Triumph 2.5 MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Triumph 2.5s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Triumph 2.5 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 182 Triumph 2.5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 96.2% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 175 licensed | 96.2% |
| Other sizes 7 licensed | 3.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 174 | 95.6% |
| 2,501–2,600cc | Petrol | 3 | 1.6% |
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Triumph 2.5 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Triumph 2.5 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Triumph 2.5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Triumph 2.5 with other Triumph models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph 2.5 | 180 | −3.2% | 135 | 1039 | Petrol |
| Triumph Stag | 5,887 | −1.4% | 2,543 | 414 | Petrol |
| Triumph Spitfire | 4,563 | −1.9% | 4,071 | 445 | Petrol |
| Triumph TR6 | 3,999 | −0.3% | 1,105 | 461 | Petrol |
| Triumph Herald | 2,595 | −2.4% | 2,013 | 519 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 315 2.5 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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