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BCD 398L

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 398L
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,617 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,684 miles

front brake hoses perished

front wipers split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,132 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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BCD 398L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BCD 398L, 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 BCD 398L registered?

BCD 398L is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is BCD 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCD 398L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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