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HRY 173L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRY 173L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,287 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,285 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,464 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 76,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

slight play at steering wheel (rack & pinion)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,441 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 76,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,027 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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HRY 173L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRY 173L, 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.

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What year was HRY 173L registered?

HRY 173L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 11 May 1973.

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