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ERL 789L

1972 Triumph 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 789L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,276 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 89,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,925 miles

Front A pillare corroded by screen

oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2021 80,909 miles

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+

Fail 26 May 2021 80,909 miles

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+

Pass 5 May 2020 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,432 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leak

inner drive shaft couplings split

rear fog light inop

reverse light inop

Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,680 miles

wear in steering column uiversal joint

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,208 miles

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

play in n/s track rod end

play in o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,007 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,007 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,978 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,973 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,119 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,115 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,205 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,194 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,190 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,190 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,992 miles

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.

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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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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