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RCR 50S

1978 Triumph S

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,302 mi
Last recorded77,302 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph S53,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCR 50S
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,279 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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RCR 50S is a 1978 Triumph S in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,611 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 48 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCR 50S registered?

RCR 50S is a 1978 Triumph S, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is RCR 50S safe to buy?

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