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LPP 809L

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPP 809L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 3 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front outrigger corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 100,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front out rigger corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 22 Apr 2022 100,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front out rigger corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2021 100,003 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,788 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,195 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped x2 (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column lower bush has some play.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,483 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F SILL CORRODED.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,158 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,104 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,100 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

windscreen has sun screen approaching zone A within 10 mm

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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LPP 809L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LPP 809L, 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 LPP 809L registered?

LPP 809L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 5 September 1972.

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