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RJG 300S

1978 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,166 mi
Last recorded51,166 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Trident22,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJG 300S
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,306 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,867 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,195 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,511 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?

Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 254
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 254
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 251
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RJG 300S is a 1978 Triumph Trident in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Trident fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJG 300S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJG 300S registered?

RJG 300S is a 1978 Triumph Trident, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is RJG 300S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJG 300S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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