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BDH 888L

1973 Triumph S

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDH 888L
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,610 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 91,582 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 91,582 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph S?

Based on 34,257 MOT tests across 4,852 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
4,852
On UK Roads
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BDH 888L is a 1973 Triumph S in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 52,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Triumph S typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDH 888L registered?

BDH 888L is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 31 January 1973.

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The MOT history for BDH 888L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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