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SLY 412M

1974 Triumph 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,567 mi
Last recorded25,567 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLY 412M
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 25,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2023 25,550 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever sticking (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive welded repairs to vehicle heavily undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 25,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,954 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 23,954 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Centre propshaft mounting badly split and worn

Engine misfiring

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front outer sill/outrigger rusted, outside prescribed areas

oil leak

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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SLY 412M is a 1974 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%.

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 SLY 412M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLY 412M registered?

SLY 412M is a 1974 Triumph 1500, first registered on 9 January 1974.

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