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LMO 134L

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,600 mi
Last recorded40,600 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMO 134L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 40,392 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,334 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,334 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,172 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,164 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 52,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,332 miles

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,791 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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LMO 134L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LMO 134L, 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 LMO 134L registered?

LMO 134L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is LMO 134L safe to buy?

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