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HON 359

1980 Triumph Roadster

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,086 mi
Last recorded6,086 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 359
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 6,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 5,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 5,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 4,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,873 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 3,873 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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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HON 359 is a 1980 Triumph Roadster in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HON 359, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HON 359 registered?

HON 359 is a 1980 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is HON 359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HON 359 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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