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HCG 531

1949 Triumph Roadster

Silver Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,323 mi
Last recorded10,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1949 Triumph Roadster34,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 531
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1949
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,323 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 10,322 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,129 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,938 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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HCG 531 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster in Silver with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1949 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,272 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 HCG 531, 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 77 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCG 531?

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What year was HCG 531 registered?

HCG 531 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1949.

Is HCG 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCG 531 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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