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NJU 496M

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,707 mi
Last recorded32,707 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJU 496M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,707 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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NJU 496M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJU 496M, 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.

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How do I check the history of NJU 496M?

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What year was NJU 496M registered?

NJU 496M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NJU 496M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJU 496M shows 1 test 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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