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WAO 135H

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,455 mi
Last recorded46,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 135H
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 46,455 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,605 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive play lower steering column bush

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 35,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

recommend investigation to o/s/r brake reading

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,329 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 31,941 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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WAO 135H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WAO 135H, 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 WAO 135H registered?

WAO 135H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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