MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,903 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure corrossion within 30 cm drivers seat mounting (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective arm loose (2.5.A.4)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective arm loose (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph S?
Based on 34,257 MOT tests across 4,852 vehicles.
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VJA 179S is a 1978 Triumph S in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VJA 179S registered?
VJA 179S is a 1978 Triumph S, first registered on 10 May 1978.
Is VJA 179S safe to buy?
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