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VBO 696J

1971 Triumph S

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,306 mi
Last recorded56,306 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph S56,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBO 696J
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,306 miles

All under body covered with under seal

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,306 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All under body covered with under seal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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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VBO 696J is a 1971 Triumph S in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,885 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 55 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 VBO 696J registered?

VBO 696J is a 1971 Triumph S, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is VBO 696J safe to buy?

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