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DYH 320J

1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,013 mi
Last recorded47,013 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi61,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYH 320J
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 47,013 miles

Centre offside front and rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2016 47,013 miles

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

Centre offside front and rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 46,504 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,504 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underesld

Fail 18 May 2013 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 45,792 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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DYH 320J is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DYH 320J, 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 DYH 320J registered?

DYH 320J is a 1970 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 10 August 1970.

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