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LJW 682K

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJW 682K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,859 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 2013 55,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,366 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,354 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,460 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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LJW 682K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJW 682K, 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 LJW 682K registered?

LJW 682K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 6 July 1972.

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