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VLN 716M

1973 Triumph S

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLN 716M
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear driveshaft sliding joints.

Slight play in propshaft front universal joint.

Fail 13 Mar 2023 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside carburettor rubber elbow missing.

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses cracking.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses slightly cracked.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear driveshaft sliding joints.

Slight play in propshaft front universal joint.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Wiper switch loose.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,360 miles

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 66,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 80,223 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 80,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VLN 716M is a 1973 Triumph S in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VLN 716M registered?

VLN 716M is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 23 October 1973.

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