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CTY 469

1948 Triumph Roadster

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,773 mi
Last recorded22,773 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1948 Triumph Roadster11,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTY 469
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1948
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 22,773 miles

Some freeplay steering idler arm.

Some freeplay track rod ends.

Pass 13 May 2011 21,618 miles

Front wheel bearing have slight play

Steering system has some play in

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,811 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside steering idler

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,189 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,189 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

brakes slightly out of balance

nearside door step wood starting to deteriorate

slight movement at steering box mounting points

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,991 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

free play in steering system noted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,144 miles

corrosion above nearside of front leaf spring noted

near side of front leaf spring broken on 1 leaf

How Reliable is the Triumph Roadster?

Based on 817 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 13
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 12
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
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CTY 469 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1948 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 11,087 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 Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTY 469, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 78 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTY 469 registered?

CTY 469 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 25 February 1948.

Is CTY 469 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTY 469 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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