MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Roadster?
Based on 817 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FFY 516 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster in Cream with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1947 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 FFY 516, 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 79 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FFY 516 registered?
FFY 516 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 23 May 1947.
Is FFY 516 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFY 516 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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