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OSC 940M

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSC 940M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,743 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,743 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play + Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,873 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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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OSC 940M is a 1973 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 80%.

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 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 OSC 940M, 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 OSC 940M registered?

OSC 940M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 16 November 1973.

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The MOT history for OSC 940M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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