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PUA 168D

1965 Triumph Tiger Cub

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,819 mi
Last recorded2,819 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1965 Triumph Tiger Cub7,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 168D
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,819 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 2,815 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 2,720 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger Cub?

Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 770 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
61
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
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PUA 168D is a 1965 Triumph Tiger Cub in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Tiger Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 7,760 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 Tiger Cub fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUA 168D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PUA 168D?

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What year was PUA 168D registered?

PUA 168D is a 1965 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is PUA 168D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 168D 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 PUA 168D have outstanding finance?

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