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HYW 666K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,458 mi
Last recorded47,458 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 666K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 47,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 46,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,643 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,785 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 43,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 43,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,019 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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HYW 666K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HYW 666K, 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 HYW 666K registered?

HYW 666K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 15 December 1971.

Is HYW 666K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYW 666K shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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