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597 XVC

1962 Triumph 5TA

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,379 mi
Last recorded1,379 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Triumph 5TA13,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 XVC
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2017 1,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 1,347 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 1,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 821 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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597 XVC is a 1962 Triumph 5TA in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 13,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 597 XVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 64 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 597 XVC registered?

597 XVC is a 1962 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 19 November 1962.

Is 597 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 597 XVC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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