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BWP 267M

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,766 mi
Last recorded80,766 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 267M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,766 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,033 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 86,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,652 miles

Front wheels have slight bind/drag

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,650 miles

Fuel pipe insecure at gearbox (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheels have slight bind/drag

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,857 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor corroded in places

some corrosion on front valance

Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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BWP 267M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 67,168 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 BWP 267M, 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 53 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 BWP 267M registered?

BWP 267M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 13 November 1973.

Is BWP 267M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 267M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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