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BWK 14K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,071 mi
Last recorded29,071 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWK 14K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,071 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Slight play detected in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,071 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracked in places

O/s/r drive shaft rubber boot in poor condition

Slight play detected in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 29,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 29,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,849 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,093 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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BWK 14K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BWK 14K, 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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BWK 14K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 5 October 1971.

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