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FLV 293L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 293L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,992 miles

Exhaust strap corroded.

Nearside sill starting to corrode

o/s rear brake seized.

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,169 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 55,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,648 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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FLV 293L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FLV 293L, 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 FLV 293L registered?

FLV 293L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is FLV 293L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 293L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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