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SUD 839L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,459 mi
Last recorded56,459 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 839L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 56,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 56,225 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,961 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,378 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,375 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery lead rubbing on steering column

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,888 miles

Oil leak

Slight play O/S rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,592 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 39,589 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 39,550 miles

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

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

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,316 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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SUD 839L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUD 839L, 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

How do I check the history of SUD 839L?

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What year was SUD 839L registered?

SUD 839L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is SUD 839L safe to buy?

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