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EWG 485

1953 Triumph 5T

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

593 mi
Last recorded593 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWG 485
MakeTriumph
Model5T
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 560 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 521 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 308 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 5T?

Based on 389 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Brake lever insecure 1
Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied 1
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 1
Headlamp aim too high 1
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EWG 485 is a 1953 Triumph 5T in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Triumph 5T fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWG 485, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWG 485?

You can check the full history of EWG 485 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EWG 485 registered?

EWG 485 is a 1953 Triumph 5T, first registered on 3 July 1953.

Is EWG 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWG 485 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EWG 485 have outstanding finance?

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