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YNF 59L

1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 59L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 66,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rods inner joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 61,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre inside wall badly perished and split looks close to cord level

Offside Rear tyre perished

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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YNF 59L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YNF 59L, 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.

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What year was YNF 59L registered?

YNF 59L is a 1973 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is YNF 59L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNF 59L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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