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HDL 179

1950 Triumph 5T

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,285 mi
Last recorded65,285 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDL 179
MakeTriumph
Model5T
Year1950
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 May 2012 65,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,714 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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HDL 179 is a 1950 Triumph 5T in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HDL 179, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDL 179?

You can check the full history of HDL 179 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HDL 179 registered?

HDL 179 is a 1950 Triumph 5T, first registered on 4 December 1950.

Is HDL 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDL 179 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDL 179 have outstanding finance?

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