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DLY 824J

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,954 mi
Last recorded44,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLY 824J
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,954 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,873 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DLY 824J is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLY 824J, 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.

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What year was DLY 824J registered?

DLY 824J is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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