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FCV 164L

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,204 mi
Last recorded18,204 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCV 164L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,234 miles

exhaust pipe deteriorated and slight blow

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,481 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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FCV 164L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FCV 164L, 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.

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What year was FCV 164L registered?

FCV 164L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is FCV 164L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCV 164L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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