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PFK 552M

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFK 552M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 46,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,326 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,326 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner sill corroded

vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 6 May 2009 44,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 44,518 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 44,224 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,941 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 43,930 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PFK 552M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFK 552M, 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 PFK 552M registered?

PFK 552M is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 19 October 1973.

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The MOT history for PFK 552M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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