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HNP 978

1949 Triumph Roadster

Grey Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,315 mi
Last recorded14,315 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1949 Triumph Roadster34,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 978
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1949
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 11,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,186 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 10,017 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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HNP 978 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster in Grey with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNP 978, 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.

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What year was HNP 978 registered?

HNP 978 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 19 May 1949.

Is HNP 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 978 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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