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KJN 601L

1973 Triumph S

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

196 mi
Last recorded196 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 601L
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack pinion

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in the side walls

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 99,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

all tyres have radial cracking

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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KJN 601L is a 1973 Triumph S in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KJN 601L registered?

KJN 601L is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is KJN 601L safe to buy?

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