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MMF 178L

1972 Triumph T150

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,449 mi
Last recorded20,449 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Triumph T15024,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 178L
MakeTriumph
ModelT150
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 20,449 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 19,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,344 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fuel tank rear mount rubber cracked. †rear tyre tread cut around circumference

Fail 4 Aug 2007 18,344 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

fuel tank rear mount rubber cracked. †rear tyre tread cut around circumference

Pass 22 Jul 2006 17,013 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 17,012 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front lower brake hose outer sheath starting to perish. †handle bar mounting rubbers slightly loose probably perished

How Reliable is the Triumph T150?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 2
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MMF 178L is a 1972 Triumph T150 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph T150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 24,117 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 T150 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMF 178L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T150 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph T150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMF 178L registered?

MMF 178L is a 1972 Triumph T150, first registered on 19 December 1972.

Is MMF 178L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMF 178L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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