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RKX 7L

1973 Triumph S

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,847 mi
Last recorded13,847 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 7L
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 13,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 12,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 11,320 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 11,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 9,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 9,830 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 6,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 6,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts battery positive lead (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 3,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 3,854 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp opposite indicators flash with other side (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 1,145 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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RKX 7L is a 1973 Triumph S in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RKX 7L registered?

RKX 7L is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 13 February 1973.

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