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HGF 26K

1972 Triumph 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,280 mi
Last recorded36,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 26K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 30,677 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 27,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,139 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 25,017 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 25,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,006 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,006 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 24,996 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HGF 26K is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGF 26K, 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 HGF 26K registered?

HGF 26K is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is HGF 26K safe to buy?

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