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HJU 946L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJU 946L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,462 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 94,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 20,876 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Lever to Y-piece cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 20,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 19,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,368 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 18,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,980 miles

slight wear in steering rack.

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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HJU 946L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 67,168 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 HJU 946L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2.5 Pi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJU 946L?

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What year was HJU 946L registered?

HJU 946L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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The MOT history for HJU 946L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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