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P978 RWT

1996 Triumph Roadster

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,310 mi
Last recorded22,310 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 RWT
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 22,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 22,305 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 22,305 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 22,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,876 miles

advise + fork seals weeping

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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P978 RWT is a 1996 Triumph Roadster in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P978 RWT, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P978 RWT registered?

P978 RWT is a 1996 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P978 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 RWT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P978 RWT have outstanding finance?

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