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RUK 81R

1977 Triumph S

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,146 mi
Last recorded49,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph S54,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 81R
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 49,145 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps only work on nearside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 48,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive only just over (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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RUK 81R is a 1977 Triumph S in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 54,776 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 49 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUK 81R registered?

RUK 81R is a 1977 Triumph S, first registered on 10 May 1977.

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