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OYL 620L

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYL 620L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,425 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,425 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,886 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hoses perished slightly

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses perished slightly

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes heavily coated with underseal

differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 68,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,469 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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OYL 620L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYL 620L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYL 620L registered?

OYL 620L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is OYL 620L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYL 620L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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