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NUU 958L

1972 Triumph 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,594 mi
Last recorded2,594 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 958L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 2,594 miles

front drive shaft couplings perishing

slight bind brakes

wear n/s rack end

wet test

Pass 12 May 2016 2,538 miles

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

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

freeplay to ends of rack

perishing n/s/f tyre

slight binding to o/s/f and both rear wheels

Fail 7 May 2016 2,533 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative on left hand side (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

freeplay to ends of rack

perishing n/s/f tyre

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

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

slight binding to o/s/f and both rear wheels

Pass 10 Oct 2014 2,102 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 2,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 2,078 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 1,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2009 1,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s cv boot slightly insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2008 479 miles

steel brake pipes at rear rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2007 48,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

oil leak from fuel pump

Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,620 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 48,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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NUU 958L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NUU 958L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUU 958L registered?

NUU 958L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is NUU 958L safe to buy?

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