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OEC 466L

1972 Triumph 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,545 mi
Last recorded4,545 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 466L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 4,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 1,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,807 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,028 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OEC 466L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OEC 466L, 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 OEC 466L registered?

OEC 466L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is OEC 466L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEC 466L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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