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EET 37

1948 Triumph Roadster

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,343 mi
Last recorded23,343 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1948 Triumph Roadster11,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEET 37
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1948
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,343 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 110,519 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,635 miles

osr inner arch bolted in panel small split.Not load bearing panel.

Fail 8 May 2007 10,634 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres showing signs of sidewall perishing.not exposing ply or cords yet.

osr inner arch bolted in panel small split. Not load bearing panel

Pass 17 May 2006 10,490 miles

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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EET 37 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster in Red with a 1,776cc 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 EET 37, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EET 37 registered?

EET 37 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 16 January 1948.

Is EET 37 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EET 37 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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