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NHT 424L

1973 Triumph 1500

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,221 mi
Last recorded25,221 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 424L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 25,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,330 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 24,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,951 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

O/S/F O/S/R BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,930 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,878 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,842 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

exhaust welded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 23,829 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,457 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2010 23,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,393 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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NHT 424L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 43,048 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 NHT 424L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NHT 424L registered?

NHT 424L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is NHT 424L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHT 424L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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