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CJT 579

1947 Triumph Roadster

Silver Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,296 mi
Last recorded49,296 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1947 Triumph Roadster48,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJT 579
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1947
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,296 miles

n/s rear body mounting has corosion

oil leak at engine

rear bumper outrigger has corosion

Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

n/s rear body mounting has corosion

oil leak at engine

rear bumper outrigger has corosion

Pass 24 May 2010 48,504 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,910 miles

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2007 47,910 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r body bolt loose

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,503 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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CJT 579 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster in Silver with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1947 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,305 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 Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJT 579, 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 79 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CJT 579 registered?

CJT 579 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 19 November 1947.

Is CJT 579 safe to buy?

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