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SST 986K

1972 Triumph S

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph S60,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 986K
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,408 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 70,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,029 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak at nearside steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,519 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 69,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when brake light activated (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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SST 986K is a 1972 Triumph S in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,692 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 54 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SST 986K registered?

SST 986K is a 1972 Triumph S, first registered on 5 July 1972.

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