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VYH 818M

1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,229 mi
Last recorded75,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi51,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYH 818M
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,550 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,939 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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VYH 818M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VYH 818M, 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.

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How do I check the history of VYH 818M?

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What year was VYH 818M registered?

VYH 818M is a 1974 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 18 February 1974.

Is VYH 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYH 818M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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