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KMF 788K

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,323 mi
Last recorded63,323 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMF 788K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,323 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,916 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 60,906 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,388 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,913 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,329 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,315 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat only fitted on test remaining seats and carpet missing

nsf steering rack slight play

vehicle had extensive renovation work carried out

Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KMF 788K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KMF 788K, 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 KMF 788K registered?

KMF 788K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 19 January 1972.

Is KMF 788K safe to buy?

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