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PMW 591M

1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,317 mi
Last recorded18,317 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi51,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 591M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 18,317 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear floor corroded

slight lagging nearside front brake

Pass 25 Aug 2020 12,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight lagging offside front brake

slight pitting front discs

Pass 16 May 2019 5,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 8 May 2019 5,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,511 miles

corrosion offside centre chassis rail

wear offside rack arm

Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,497 miles

bonnet mountings corroded

both front inner wings corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly worn inner edge

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

fluctuation on rear brakes near limit

front inner wheel arches corroded

offside outer sill nearing corrosion limit

offside rear inner sill nearing corrosion limit

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,497 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet mountings corroded

both front inner wings corroded

both rear tyres badly worn inner edge

corrosion nearside rear inner sill

fluctuation on rear brakes near limit

front inner wheel arches corroded

offside outer sill nearing corrosion limit

offside rear inner sill nearing corrosion limit

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,376 miles

corrosion on both front outer floors

corrosion on both outer sills

front panel corroded

offside track rod end gaiter deteriorated

play in offside front wheel bearing

slight roughness in steering

Fail 6 Dec 2013 87,266 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion on both outer floors

corrosion on both outer sills

front panel corroded

offside track rod end gaiter deteriorated

play in offside front wheel bearing

slight roughness in steering

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,660 miles

bonnet support panel badly corroded

corrosion on offside outer sill

cracking on steering rack gaiter

front panel corroded

play on offside front wheel bearing

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,699 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bonnet support panel badly corroded

play lower steering uj

slight blow rear box joint

Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,678 miles

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

blow from rear exhaust silencer joint

bonnet support panel badly corroded

offside track rod end ball joint gaiter split

play in lower steering UJ

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,833 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front lower cross member has corrosion to offside

Front tyres have small cracks

Front upper cross member (Under bonnet) Has corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel march has slight corrosion

Outer sills have surface corrosion

Rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 73,973 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion on them. Engine has missfire.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,565 miles

slight play in nsr wheel bearing,rear subframe rusting(attn req soon).

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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PMW 591M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,218 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 PMW 591M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph 2.5 Pi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PMW 591M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 22 March 1974.

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