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SWH 439J

1971 Triumph 1500

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,122 mi
Last recorded9,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 439J
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,281 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 5,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 5,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding & offside rear (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside front (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 4,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,242 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 3,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,674 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,261 miles

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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SWH 439J is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SWH 439J, 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 SWH 439J registered?

SWH 439J is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is SWH 439J safe to buy?

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