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GJF 800L

1973 Triumph S

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

55,721 mi
Last recorded55,721 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJF 800L
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 55,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft rubber gator split

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 55,721 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Front brake discs different size (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft rubber gator split

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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GJF 800L is a 1973 Triumph S in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJF 800L registered?

GJF 800L is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 15 February 1973.

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The MOT history for GJF 800L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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