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BLU 488H

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,467 mi
Last recorded64,467 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 488H
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,467 miles

Oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2011 64,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,315 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both bumpers removed

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no bumpers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,484 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 2.5 Pi?

Based on 1,524 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Stop lamp not working 26
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BLU 488H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 61,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph 2.5 Pi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLU 488H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2.5 Pi typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph 2.5 Pi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLU 488H registered?

BLU 488H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 21 April 1970.

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The MOT history for BLU 488H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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