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BYO 525H

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,106 mi
Last recorded31,106 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 525H
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from automatic gearbox

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight oil leak from automatic gearbox

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,261 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,999 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 29,990 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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BYO 525H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYO 525H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYO 525H registered?

BYO 525H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is BYO 525H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYO 525H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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