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KRE 655K

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRE 655K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,222 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 78,206 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 77,390 miles

whole underside heavily undersealed unable to fully asses condition

Fail 23 May 2008 77,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

whole underside heavily undersealed unable to fully asses condition

Pass 23 May 2007 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in nearside and offside steering joints

slight play in steering column uj

underside heavily undersealed unable to fully asses full condition of certain parts

Pass 10 May 2006 76,408 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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KRE 655K is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KRE 655K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRE 655K registered?

KRE 655K is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is KRE 655K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRE 655K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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