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VJW 464S

1978 Triumph S

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,590 mi
Last recorded5,590 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph S53,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJW 464S
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 5,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 4,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 3,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 3,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 2,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 15 miles

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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VJW 464S is a 1978 Triumph S in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJW 464S registered?

VJW 464S is a 1978 Triumph S, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is VJW 464S safe to buy?

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