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HUI 5038

2008 Triumph Adventurer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,227 mi
Last recorded9,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 5038
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 9,227 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 100,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 8,898 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,056 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 85,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps due to lens being cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 8,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 78,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 8,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,893 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And both rear seats ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,468 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear shock wound off amaking suspension travel very slight

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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HUI 5038 is a 2008 Triumph Adventurer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Triumph Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUI 5038, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HUI 5038 registered?

HUI 5038 is a 2008 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HUI 5038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 5038 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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