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YCV 84J

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 84J
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,443 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,517 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 98,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 97,863 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,638 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,613 miles

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,826 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 89,363 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight wear to rack

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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YCV 84J is a 1971 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 64.3%.

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 YCV 84J, 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 YCV 84J registered?

YCV 84J is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 6 May 1971.

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The MOT history for YCV 84J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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