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KLF 815

1949 Triumph Roadster

White Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,632 mi
Last recorded42,632 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1949 Triumph Roadster34,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLF 815
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1949
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,632 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 42,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,571 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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KLF 815 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster in White with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLF 815, 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 KLF 815 registered?

KLF 815 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 6 January 1949.

Is KLF 815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLF 815 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KLF 815 have outstanding finance?

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