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EWD 638K

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,829 mi
Last recorded45,829 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWD 638K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,330 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 44,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 42,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,915 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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EWD 638K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EWD 638K, 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 EWD 638K registered?

EWD 638K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EWD 638K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWD 638K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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