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BCV 479K

1971 Triumph Trophy

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,813 mi
Last recorded7,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Trophy11,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 479K
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,511 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 7,511 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 6,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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BCV 479K is a 1971 Triumph Trophy in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 11,082 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 479K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Trophy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCV 479K registered?

BCV 479K is a 1971 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is BCV 479K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 479K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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