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SMV 301

1999 Triumph Roadster

Grey Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMV 301
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,242 miles

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 87,856 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,851 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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SMV 301 is a 1999 Triumph Roadster in Grey with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SMV 301, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of SMV 301?

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What year was SMV 301 registered?

SMV 301 is a 1999 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is SMV 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMV 301 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMV 301 have outstanding finance?

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