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NUO 285M

1973 Triumph S

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUO 285M
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,999 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 83,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NUO 285M is a 1973 Triumph S in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NUO 285M registered?

NUO 285M is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is NUO 285M safe to buy?

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