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GPW 924L

1972 Triumph 1500

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPW 924L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 30,418 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (no nut attached) (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, has its locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement incorrect bushes fitted loose. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, has its locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings filled and spot welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure retaing pin clip missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner track control arm mounting plate loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned top arm bolts and washers incorrectly fitted and bushes coming out of the arms. (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm mounting bolts loose and insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor by the trailing arm mounting damaged and split. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolt missing (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner mounting plate loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned top arm bolts and washers incorrectly fitted and bushes coming out of the arms. (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing subframe mounted wishbone bracket (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked locking device missing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked locking device missing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm mounting bolts loose and insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion behind the headlight (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion behind the headlight (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog light tell tale missing

fan belt twisted and frayed

Coolant leak hose clips loose and radiator loose ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,330 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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GPW 924L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Black 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 GPW 924L, 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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GPW 924L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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