MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wing corrodeed
Offside Front door corroded / damaged
Offside Rear quarter panel corroded
Offside Rear reverse light inop
front A pillar corroded
oil leaks
Nearside Front wing corrodeed
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front door corroded / damaged
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear quarter panel corroded
Offside Rear reverse light inop
front A pillar corroded
oil leaks
Front A pillare corroded by screen
oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak+
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure resting on rear axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge & chords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak+
Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in steering wheel
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
engine oil leak
inner drive shaft couplings split
rear fog light inop
reverse light inop
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis by subframe mounting bolt (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower steering column joint (2.1.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner driveshaft joints split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly
Offside Front Inner driveshaft joints split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
no reverse lights
rear fog light inoperative
wear in steering column uiversal joint
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
play in n/s track rod end
play in o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
BODY CONDITION POOR
HEAD LAMP MOUNTINGS RUSTY
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
HEADLAMP MOUNTINGS RUSTY
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE DOORS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph 1500?
Based on 735 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ERL 789L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ERL 789L, 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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ERL 789L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 10 August 1972.
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