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VRW 659J

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 659J
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,428 miles

nearside sill corroded

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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VRW 659J is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VRW 659J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRW 659J registered?

VRW 659J is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 28 August 1970.

Is VRW 659J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 659J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRW 659J have outstanding finance?

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