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TJX 856L

1973 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,671 mi
Last recorded6,671 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1973 Triumph Trident23,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJX 856L
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,671 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 6,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 4,824 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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TJX 856L is a 1973 Triumph Trident in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJX 856L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Trident is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJX 856L registered?

TJX 856L is a 1973 Triumph Trident, first registered on 8 May 1973.

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