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HJF 557N

1975 Triumph S

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,927 mi
Last recorded7,927 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph S71,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 557N
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 7,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 107,338 miles

Front Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 106,298 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 104,283 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,734 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,676 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 1,431 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,552 miles

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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HJF 557N is a 1975 Triumph S in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,968 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 51 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 HJF 557N registered?

HJF 557N is a 1975 Triumph S, first registered on 14 February 1975.

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