MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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exhaust noisey
Exhausts noisey
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DSC 838S is a 1978 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,748 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 Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSC 838S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DSC 838S?
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What year was DSC 838S registered?
DSC 838S is a 1978 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 April 1978.
Is DSC 838S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DSC 838S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DSC 838S have outstanding finance?
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