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HMC 198K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 198K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,751 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,522 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,076 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,748 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 44,280 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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HMC 198K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HMC 198K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMC 198K?

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What year was HMC 198K registered?

HMC 198K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is HMC 198K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMC 198K shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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