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BKC 138K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,661 mi
Last recorded55,661 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKC 138K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 55,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,087 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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BKC 138K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BKC 138K, 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 BKC 138K registered?

BKC 138K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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The MOT history for BKC 138K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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