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BCA 139L

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,244 mi
Last recorded86,244 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 139L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,621 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 85,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,565 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Apr 2022 84,547 miles

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 84,079 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 84,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,062 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,067 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph 1500?

Based on 735 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
brake binding 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 23
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BCA 139L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 57,138 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCA 139L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCA 139L registered?

BCA 139L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 19 December 1972.

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The MOT history for BCA 139L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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