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WAA 597H

1970 Triumph Roadster

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAA 597H
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside and offside wheel mudgards touch main bodywork on full lock

Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,147 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside and offside wheel mudgards touch main bodywork on full lock

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 78,058 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 78,058 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2005 78,058 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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WAA 597H is a 1970 Triumph Roadster in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WAA 597H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAA 597H registered?

WAA 597H is a 1970 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 19 June 1970.

Is WAA 597H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAA 597H 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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