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XJH 981M

1974 Triumph S

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph S69,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJH 981M
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,457 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,193 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 84,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 84,162 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,632 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at switch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,888 miles

nearside rear brake binds slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear brake binds slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,277 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binds slightly

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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XJH 981M is a 1974 Triumph S in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 69,036 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 52 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 XJH 981M registered?

XJH 981M is a 1974 Triumph S, first registered on 3 May 1974.

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