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FBE 611L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBE 611L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 81,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 81,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,457 miles

Both side rear brake hoses expand under pressure.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,218 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,011 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,920 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 78,920 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,721 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,564 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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FBE 611L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FBE 611L, 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 FBE 611L registered?

FBE 611L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is FBE 611L safe to buy?

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