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RAS 422

1959 Triumph T21

Blue Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,597 mi
Last recorded8,597 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 422
MakeTriumph
ModelT21
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 8,360 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,256 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 8,081 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Triumph T21?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 2
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 2
suspension bush has excessive free play 2
Brake lever attachment screws loose 2
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RAS 422 is a 1959 Triumph T21 in Blue with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Triumph T21 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAS 422, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T21 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 67 years old, this Triumph T21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAS 422 registered?

RAS 422 is a 1959 Triumph T21, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is RAS 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 422 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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