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DAF 593K

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 593K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres very old and perished

free play in in steering rack and pinion and feels slightly tight

free play in top column bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2017 62,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked offside and nearside (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rea inner sill, front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

free play in in steering rack and pinion and feels slightly tight

free play in top column bushes

offside rear inner arch corroded

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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DAF 593K is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DAF 593K, 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 DAF 593K registered?

DAF 593K is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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