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LSJ 415

1998 Triumph 5TA

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,074 mi
Last recorded47,074 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSJ 415
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,074 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2008 46,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,797 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,797 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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LSJ 415 is a 1998 Triumph 5TA in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSJ 415, 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 28 years old, this Triumph 5TA is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LSJ 415 registered?

LSJ 415 is a 1998 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is LSJ 415 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSJ 415 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LSJ 415 have outstanding finance?

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