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GWY 358J

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWY 358J
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,274 miles

pLAY IN N/S/FRONT DAMPER

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,779 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

N/S REAR BRAKE LOW READING

Pass 11 Mar 2013 187,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012
Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,537 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,987 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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GWY 358J is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWY 358J, 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 GWY 358J registered?

GWY 358J is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 16 December 1970.

Is GWY 358J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWY 358J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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