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MLK 234L

1972 Triumph 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,580 mi
Last recorded13,580 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 234L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 13,580 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear door slight corrosion

Oil leak major leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

minor corrosion around headlights and bottom of window

Pass 15 Nov 2016 11,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 9,077 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 27 Nov 2014 5,650 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 5,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 2,052 miles

body and structure have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes/hoses slightly insecure front

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes/hoses slightly insecure front

Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,463 miles

O/S FRONT CV GAITER HAS WORN & NOW WEEPING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S FRONT CV GAITER HAS WORN & NOW WEEPING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 93,572 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,854 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MLK 234L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MLK 234L, 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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MLK 234L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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