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924 AUK

1961 Triumph 5TA

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph 5TA5,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration924 AUK
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1961
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 17,561 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,561 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 17,531 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 1,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,135 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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924 AUK is a 1961 Triumph 5TA in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1961 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 5,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 924 AUK, 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 65 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 924 AUK registered?

924 AUK is a 1961 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 4 September 1961.

Is 924 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 924 AUK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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