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VUK 166H

1969 Triumph 2.5 Pi

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,645 mi
Last recorded16,645 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1969 Triumph 2.5 Pi42,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUK 166H
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 5,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,535 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,478 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 93,476 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion showing to vehicle structure

seat belt webbings showing signs of age

track rod end boots missing

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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VUK 166H is a 1969 Triumph 2.5 Pi in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 42,446 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 VUK 166H, 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 57 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 VUK 166H registered?

VUK 166H is a 1969 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 17 December 1969.

Is VUK 166H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUK 166H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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