MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine leaking oil badly
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Engine leaking oil badly
Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all spokes have slight corrosion (4.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering conrols fouling fuel tank (2.1.2a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering control fouling fuel tank (2.1.2a)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess top of teeth missing ,worn or broken off (6.2.1e)
Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all spokes have slight corrosion (4.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion oil on outside of forkleg (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?
Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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680 BWP is a 1978 Triumph Unknown in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 13,782 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 680 BWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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680 BWP is a 1978 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 31 March 1978.
Is 680 BWP safe to buy?
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