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BDF 499K

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 499K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,983 miles

weld repairs carried out to strengthen rear subframe mounts due to fuel (lpg conversion) acceptable at time of test,

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,952 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

n/s/r driveshaft slight play in splines.

windscreen washer's slightly lazy!

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,545 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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BDF 499K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 56,997 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 BDF 499K, 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 54 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 BDF 499K registered?

BDF 499K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 14 February 1972.

Is BDF 499K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDF 499K 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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