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HPX 956

1947 Triumph Roadster

Black Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,696 mi
Last recorded15,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1947 Triumph Roadster48,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 956
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1947
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,464 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 7,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,526 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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HPX 956 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster in Black with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1947 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 HPX 956, 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 79 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 HPX 956?

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What year was HPX 956 registered?

HPX 956 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 28 June 1947.

Is HPX 956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPX 956 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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