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YWD 447

1958 Triumph T20

Black Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,144 mi
Last recorded4,144 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWD 447
MakeTriumph
ModelT20
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,144 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 4,143 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,140 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 4,140 miles

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,139 miles

front wheel spokes rusting

rear brake pedal pivot worn.

slight roughness front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2009 4,139 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front wheel spokes rusting

rear brake pedal pivot worn.

slight roughness front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,105 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

front spokes rusting

rear brake pedal pivot worn

sign of slight roughnes front hub bearing

Fail 14 May 2008 4,105 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

front wheel bearings roughness to limit.

front wheel spokes rusted to limt.

rear brake pedal pivot worn.

rubbing noise in front hub when wheel spun/rotated.

Fail 13 May 2008 13,739 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

both rear footrest rubbers poor condition.

front tyre cracked near to limit.

kick-start fails to return

rear wheel bearings worn near to limit.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,084 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T20?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
67
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Horn not working 4
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YWD 447 is a 1958 Triumph T20 in Black with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Triumph T20 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWD 447, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T20 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 68 years old, this Triumph T20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YWD 447 is a 1958 Triumph T20, first registered on 31 December 1958.

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