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BWS 29S

1977 Triumph S

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,854 mi
Last recorded46,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph S54,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 29S
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 46,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,649 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 46,649 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,352 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,752 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,348 miles

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

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

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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BWS 29S is a 1977 Triumph S in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 54,776 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 49 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWS 29S registered?

BWS 29S is a 1977 Triumph S, first registered on 27 September 1977.

Is BWS 29S safe to buy?

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