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OUV 91L

1972 Triumph 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUV 91L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,960 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,557 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 76,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s front suspension lower joint boots broken

n/s and o/s track rod end boots broken

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,201 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipe to pump perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,843 miles

centre exhaust mounting starting to perrish

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 74,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust mounting starting to perrish

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f brake hoose starting to perrish

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 72,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyre treads low

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

n/s front chassis starting to corrode

n/s front inner wheelarch staeting to corrode

slight fluctuation to front brakes

temp repair to rear exhaust section

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,713 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 71,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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OUV 91L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OUV 91L, 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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What year was OUV 91L registered?

OUV 91L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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