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LKN 379

1949 Triumph Roadster

Blue Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,004 mi
Last recorded3,004 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1949 Triumph Roadster34,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKN 379
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1949
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 3,004 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 2,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,438 miles

fuel line requires repositioning

offside wooden floor showing first signs of delamination

signs of corrosion appearing on offside chassis rail

Pass 6 Sep 2006 2,276 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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LKN 379 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster in Blue with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKN 379, 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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How do I check the history of LKN 379?

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What year was LKN 379 registered?

LKN 379 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 9 June 1949.

Is LKN 379 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKN 379 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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