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LHU 191

1948 Triumph Roadster

Black Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,468 mi
Last recorded7,468 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1948 Triumph Roadster11,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHU 191
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 7,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 7,280 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 7,275 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre and rear exhaust mountings cracking.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,896 miles

slight movement in n/side front outer support spring

Fail 4 Jun 2007 5,879 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

chassis rusty in places

Pass 22 May 2006 4,872 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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LHU 191 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster in Black with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1948 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 11,087 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 LHU 191, 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 78 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LHU 191?

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What year was LHU 191 registered?

LHU 191 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 13 July 1948.

Is LHU 191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHU 191 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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