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PTM 762M

1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

4,672 mi
Last recorded4,672 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi51,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 762M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 4,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 97,608 miles

slight corrosion offside front chassis leg

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,575 miles

corrosion both sills outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,939 miles

wear offside front ball joint, but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,460 miles

both front to rear brake pipes front section coated in grease

corrosion nearside front outer floor

Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,257 miles

slight wear on offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,080 miles

slight wear on offside steering rack arm

slight wear on the nearside frontarm inner bush

Pass 31 May 2018 76,465 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,990 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,336 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front arm close to bump stop

wear offside rack arm

Fail 25 May 2016 68,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front arm close to bump stop

wear offside rack arm

Pass 22 May 2015 63,409 miles

play both front wheel bearings

slight corrosion both front brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2014 58,025 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 53,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,303 miles

wear in both front wheel bearings near limit

wear in both track rod ends

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,473 miles

both front tyres cracking near limit

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,661 miles

steering slightly rough

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,381 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills weak in places

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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PTM 762M is a 1974 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 94.4%.

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 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 PTM 762M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTM 762M registered?

PTM 762M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 22 March 1974.

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The MOT history for PTM 762M shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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