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GFJ 380

1946 Triumph Roadster

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,244 mi
Last recorded41,244 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 380
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1946
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,244 miles

(5) Slight play in both front suspension king pins.

(5) Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,197 miles

Both front suspension king pins have slight room in them

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

coolant leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,197 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front suspension king pins have slight room in them

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

coolant leak

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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GFJ 380 is a 1946 Triumph Roadster in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFJ 380, 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 80 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFJ 380 registered?

GFJ 380 is a 1946 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 13 May 1946.

Is GFJ 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFJ 380 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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