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KKX 170

1947 Triumph Roadster

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,170 mi
Last recorded8,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1947 Triumph Roadster48,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKX 170
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1947
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2011 8,170 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 8,170 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,173 miles

offside handbrake cable rubbing against, offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2009 8,170 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside handbrake cable rubbing against, offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,170 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

steering box mounting has slight wear

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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KKX 170 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KKX 170, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KKX 170?

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What year was KKX 170 registered?

KKX 170 is a 1947 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 18 July 1947.

Is KKX 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKX 170 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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