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LPB 182K

1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,280 mi
Last recorded82,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi56,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 182K
MakeTriumph
Model2.5 Pi
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 82,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering column bottom bush

Pass 26 May 2010 82,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering shaft fouled by power cable

Fail 26 May 2010 82,013 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

steering shaft fouled by power cable

Pass 20 May 2009 79,396 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 79,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,954 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 75,954 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 71,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,884 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 68,884 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LPB 182K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LPB 182K, 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 LPB 182K registered?

LPB 182K is a 1972 Triumph 2.5 Pi, first registered on 15 May 1972.

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