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YTY 769L

1973 Triumph S

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph S52,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTY 769L
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,494 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak Bad oil leak on engine ()

Service brake light lit indicating system fault

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak Bad oil leak on engine ()

Service brake light lit indicating system fault

Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,473 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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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YTY 769L is a 1973 Triumph S in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 YTY 769L registered?

YTY 769L is a 1973 Triumph S, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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