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MCY 85M

1974 Triumph S

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph S69,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 85M
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,045 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,026 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside CENTRAL FLOOR OUTRIGGER HOLD/CORRODED

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,965 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 68,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended insecure (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,299 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,299 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2020 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

parking brake just met limit.

slight corrosion under car, also repairs and under seal, ok at time of test.

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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MCY 85M is a 1974 Triumph S in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 69,036 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 52 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 85M registered?

MCY 85M is a 1974 Triumph S, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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