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SSA 390K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSA 390K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,435 miles

exhaust mounting at rear subframe broken

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy

offside headlamp dip beam aim poor

slight movement in steering at nearside and offside

slight movement in upper steering column universal joint between spline and joint

Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mounting at rear subframe broken

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy

offside headlamp dip beam aim poor

slight movement in steering at nearside and offside

slight movement in upper steering column universal joint between spline and joint

Pass 26 May 2010 75,998 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 75,996 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

difficulty in engaging gear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,908 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,822 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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SSA 390K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,195 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 SSA 390K, 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 55 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 SSA 390K registered?

SSA 390K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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The MOT history for SSA 390K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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