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BWK 581K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,312 mi
Last recorded46,312 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWK 581K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,728 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,725 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,134 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,130 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 44,773 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 581K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 581K, 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 BWK 581K registered?

BWK 581K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 12 October 1971.

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