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VNJ 494H

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,707 mi
Last recorded2,707 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 494H
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 2,707 miles

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 2,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner sill area corroded and holed but not within a perscribed area

Pass 17 Dec 2014 2,141 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 99,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 94,164 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 93,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,002 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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VNJ 494H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 61,733 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 VNJ 494H, 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 56 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 VNJ 494H registered?

VNJ 494H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 18 March 1970.

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