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KRO 870

1949 Triumph Roadster

Green Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27 mi
Last recorded27 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1949 Triumph Roadster34,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRO 870
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 27 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,208 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 16,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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KRO 870 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster in Green with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1949 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,272 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 KRO 870, 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 77 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of KRO 870?

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What year was KRO 870 registered?

KRO 870 is a 1949 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 5 July 1949.

Is KRO 870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRO 870 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KRO 870 have outstanding finance?

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