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DAD 779K

1972 Triumph S

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,530 mi
Last recorded37,530 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph S60,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 779K
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 37,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 37,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 37,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,614 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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DAD 779K is a 1972 Triumph S in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,692 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 54 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAD 779K registered?

DAD 779K is a 1972 Triumph S, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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