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WHY 885H

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHY 885H
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f seat belt poort retraction

Pass 8 Feb 2011 96,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion boot floor

Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 94,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion o/s floor

Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,834 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,562 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 87,928 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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WHY 885H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHY 885H, 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 WHY 885H registered?

WHY 885H is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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