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YET 491L

1972 Triumph S

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,508 mi
Last recorded19,508 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph S60,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYET 491L
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 19,508 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 19,508 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing central (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded and covers obscuring full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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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YET 491L is a 1972 Triumph S in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,692 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 54 years old, this Triumph S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YET 491L is a 1972 Triumph S, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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