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BTN 183J

1971 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,254 mi
Last recorded30,254 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTN 183J
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 30,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mount split

body badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracking

rear gearbox mount split

Fail 5 Sep 2017 30,254 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported main at front and fuel line (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor / innersill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie in wheel arch at subframe mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BTN 183J is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 58,771 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 BTN 183J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BTN 183J is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 11 January 1971.

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