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KAE 110L

1972 Triumph 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,993 mi
Last recorded77,993 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAE 110L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 77,993 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 74,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 74,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,572 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheels and o/s/f stiff to turn

front brake application uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,568 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheels and o/s/f stiff to turn

front brake application uneven

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,168 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,167 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 59,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both steering rack mounting bushes weak

surface corrossion on inner o/s wing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,900 miles

both steering rack mounting bushes weak

surface corrossion on inner o/s wing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 59,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes sticking on making rear wheels difficult to spin

slight wear in steering rack mountings

small corrossion hole in o/s/f inner wing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,833 miles

corrossion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

imbalance on rear brake application

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,145 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,795 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 56,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front subframe rear bushs worn

lower steering column bush missing

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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KAE 110L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KAE 110L, 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 KAE 110L registered?

KAE 110L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is KAE 110L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAE 110L shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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