2018 Triumph S 0.7L Petrol · MX67 CCV

The Triumph S presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 30 October 2025 at 19,509 miles. That test recorded zero defects, a marked improvement over the 2024 test on 29 October 2026 at 16,407 miles, where the tester flagged a noisy exhaust under item 8.1.1 (a). The resolution of that exhaust advisory before the following year suggests the previous owner addressed the fault promptly rather than letting it deteriorate. Across the full five-test history since December 2021, the vehicle has consistently passed first time with only that single minor advisory, indicating a pattern of responsible upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. The mileage profile warrants closer scrutiny. At roughly 2,439 miles per year over eight years, this is notably low for its age. The annual increments are steady and consistent: 2,618 miles between December 2021 and October 2022, 3,200 miles between October 2022 and October 2023, 2,618 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and 3,102 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the odometer progression, which supports the recorded mileage as genuine. However, prolonged periods of low-speed or short-distance running can cause its own issues, including moisture accumulation in the exhaust and engine oil, DPF clogging on diesel variants, and brake disc surface corrosion from lack of use. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on components that low-mileage use can quietly compromise. Check the exhaust system thoroughly, given the 2024 advisory for noise, looking for corrosion at joints, flexi-pipe condition, and mounting rubbers. Inspect all brake discs and pads for surface pitting and uneven wear, as infrequent driving promotes corrosion that can cause judder or binding. Tyres deserve attention too; even with modest tread wear, the date codes on all four tyres and any spare should be checked for age-related perishing, particularly if the car has sat for extended periods. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for deterioration, since lack of regular loading can mask wear that only appears under dynamic conditions. Finally, request proof of oil and filter changes aligned with the MOT intervals, not just mileage, because time-based degradation matters more on a vehicle like this. The MOT record is reassuringly clean and recent, but it only captures a snapshot. A test drive over varied road surfaces, combined with an underbody inspection for structural corrosion, will confirm whether this Triumph S has been genuinely well cared for or simply underused.