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KKB 158

1949 Triumph Roadster

Red Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,926 mi
Last recorded6,926 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1949 Triumph Roadster34,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKB 158
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1949
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,926 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 6,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 6,709 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,688 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 6,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

offside front tyre sidewall cracked/perished

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

slight movement in steering box assembly

slight play front leaf spring bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,662 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers slightly worn

slight play in both front side spring hangers

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in steering box

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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KKB 158 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster in Red with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKB 158, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKB 158 registered?

KKB 158 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 29 March 1949.

Is KKB 158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKB 158 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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