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WWL 775

1955 Triumph 5TA

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 775
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1955
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 11 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 8 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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WWL 775 is a 1955 Triumph 5TA in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Triumph 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWL 775, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 71 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWL 775 registered?

WWL 775 is a 1955 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 15 June 1955.

Is WWL 775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWL 775 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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