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OBN 808M

1973 Triumph S

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,922 mi
Last recorded3,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBN 808M
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 3,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 3,503 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight smoke from exhaust

travel on foot brake

Fail 27 Sep 2024 3,503 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight smoke from exhaust

travel on foot brake

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,154 miles

All under the body covered with under seal

Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,154 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All under the body covered with under seal

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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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OBN 808M is a 1973 Triumph S in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBN 808M registered?

OBN 808M is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 16 December 1973.

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