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RPO 172M

1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,950 mi
Last recorded53,950 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi51,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 172M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 53,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,105 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 50,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,390 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,356 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit, all rear shocker bushes cracking, both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2009 45,356 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit, all rear shocker bushes cracking, both front wheel bearings have slight play

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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RPO 172M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,218 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 RPO 172M, 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 52 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 RPO 172M registered?

RPO 172M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 12 February 1974.

Is RPO 172M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPO 172M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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