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SMT 590S

1978 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,393 mi
Last recorded15,393 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMT 590S
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,718 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s and n/s. (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,337 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 11,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,341 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 6,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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SMT 590S is a 1978 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SMT 590S, 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 48 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 SMT 590S registered?

SMT 590S is a 1978 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is SMT 590S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMT 590S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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