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JEA 282K

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,795 mi
Last recorded8,795 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEA 282K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 8,795 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 8,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 5,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer trackrod ends freeplay near limit

drivers seat belt slight fraying

front tyres worn on edges

inner front steering joints slight play

nsr and osr inner sills slightly corroded

nsr brake hose clip missing but secure

nsr tyre cracking osr tyre worn on edges

nsr wheel arch corroded near limit

Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,547 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear tyre side walls slight cracking

nsf steering rack slight free play

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,067 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 82,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008

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

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

some corrosion both front wings

some corrosion near rear subframe nearside mount

some underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,388 miles

both front wings corroded

offside and nearside sills under sides some corrosion

offside inner sill front end holed by corrosion

offside rear parking brake effort low

some noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,756 miles

parking brake inner cable guide poor condition

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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JEA 282K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JEA 282K, 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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JEA 282K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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