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KLM 988K

1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi60,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 988K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,604 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,350 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 62,175 miles

front n/s corrosion outside structual component areas

Fail 21 May 2015 62,175 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front n/s corrosion outside structual component areas

Pass 14 May 2014 62,181 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,571 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,038 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2008 54,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 53,550 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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KLM 988K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KLM 988K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLM 988K registered?

KLM 988K is a 1971 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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The MOT history for KLM 988K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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