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RSS 540J

1971 Triumph 1500

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,390 mi
Last recorded20,390 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSS 540J
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,390 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,390 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,280 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,280 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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RSS 540J is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 58,771 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 RSS 540J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RSS 540J registered?

RSS 540J is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is RSS 540J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSS 540J shows 4 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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