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XDW 268

1961 Triumph 5TA

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209 mi
Last recorded209 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph 5TA5,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDW 268
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2017 209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 1,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,076 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 1 miles

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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XDW 268 is a 1961 Triumph 5TA in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 5,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDW 268, 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 65 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDW 268 registered?

XDW 268 is a 1961 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 17 April 1961.

Is XDW 268 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDW 268 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDW 268 have outstanding finance?

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