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EOG 438K

1973 Triumph T120

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

4,449 mi
Last recorded4,449 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph T12021,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 438K
MakeTriumph
ModelT120
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 4,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 2,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 2,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 1,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 1,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 1,315 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 May 2011 1,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 703 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 478 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 2,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,143 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T120?

Based on 5,128 MOT tests across 844 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
844
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 9
Horn not working 8
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EOG 438K is a 1973 Triumph T120 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph T120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 21,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph T120 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOG 438K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph T120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOG 438K registered?

EOG 438K is a 1973 Triumph T120, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is EOG 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 438K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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