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OLF 577L

1972 Triumph 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 577L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 78,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,386 miles

All remaining brake pipes heavily coated with sealer.

Front caliper brake pipes corroded, not excessively.

Offside inner sill/floor corroded and holed, not in prescribed areas.

grease seen at offside constant velocity joint gaiter, no hole found.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 92,386 miles

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

All remaining brake pipes heavily coated with sealer.

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

Front caliper brake pipes corroded, not excessively.

Offside inner sill/floor corroded and holed, not in prescribed areas.

grease seen at offside constant velocity joint gaiter, no hole found.

Pass 15 May 2006 88,750 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 88,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OLF 577L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OLF 577L, 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

How do I check the history of OLF 577L?

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What year was OLF 577L registered?

OLF 577L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is OLF 577L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLF 577L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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