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MDM 59L

1972 Triumph 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,299 mi
Last recorded60,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 59L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,045 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,643 miles

nsf lower radius arm inner bush worn

osf nsf drive shaft couplings deteriated

osr outer sill area corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,234 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,580 miles

front driveshaft rubber dounuts cracking

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,885 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking †n/s rear damper slightly wet †slight play in steering rack

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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MDM 59L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MDM 59L, 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 MDM 59L registered?

MDM 59L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is MDM 59L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDM 59L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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