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KMO 241L

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,094 mi
Last recorded51,094 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 241L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,094 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 50,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KMO 241L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KMO 241L, 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 KMO 241L registered?

KMO 241L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KMO 241L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 241L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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