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NGP 557L

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,575 mi
Last recorded61,575 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGP 557L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp unit fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,227 miles

servo hose slightly insecure

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all and rust marks (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight and notchy lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheelarch

diy repair to exhaust

exhaust slightly insecure and rubs on roll bar

n/s/r hub/wheel cylinder oily

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,222 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all and rust marks (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight and notchy lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheelarch

diy repair to exhaust

exhaust slightly insecure and rubs on roll bar

n/s/r hub/wheel cylinder oily

o/s handbrake squished by jubilee clip

servo hose slightly insecure

Pass 9 May 2015 57,918 miles

n/s/r back plate damp

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 57,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,856 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion underside of vehicle . general corrosion to bodywork .front driveshaft inner couplings heavily perished .

Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion underside of vehicle . general corrosion to bodywork .front driveshaft inner couplings heavily perished .

Pass 11 May 2009 57,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle. oiter sills and rear wheel arches corroding .

Fail 12 Feb 2009 59,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,138 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

mirrors loose fitment

rear wheel arches corroding

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,670 miles

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

considerable hand brake travel

front drive shaft donuts perrishing

front upper wishbones chaffing against mounts

front valance heavily corroded

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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NGP 557L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue 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 NGP 557L, 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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NGP 557L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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