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PPJ 482L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,183 mi
Last recorded88,183 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 482L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg /tack welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg /tack welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering column loose (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 88,122 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PPJ 482L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PPJ 482L, 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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What year was PPJ 482L registered?

PPJ 482L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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