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WPD 457S

1978 Triumph S

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph S53,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 457S
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 46,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 46,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 45,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 42,493 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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WPD 457S is a 1978 Triumph S in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPD 457S registered?

WPD 457S is a 1978 Triumph S, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is WPD 457S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPD 457S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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