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BHY 421J

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,720 mi
Last recorded31,720 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 421J
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,760 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 29,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,492 miles

same advise notes as number712506757226 and slight interaction offside rear lights

Fail 13 Sep 2007 26,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front and offside rear brake hose ferulles getting corroded

nearside outer sill corroded at front

slight damage number plate light lense

slight distortion front brakes

slight rust floor pans

small split nearside wiper blade

surface rust front brake discs

vague beam pattern headlights

Fail 7 Aug 2007 26,492 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front and offside rear brake hoses ferulles getting corroded

nearside outer sill at front corroded

slight damage number polate light lense

slight distortion front brakes

slight rust floor pans

slightly raised idle speed

small split nearside wiper blade

smell of petrol no leak found

surface rust front brake discs

vague beam pattern headlights

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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BHY 421J is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,195 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 BHY 421J, 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 55 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 BHY 421J registered?

BHY 421J is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 28 May 1971.

Is BHY 421J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 421J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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