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TMA 668M

1973 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,942 mi
Last recorded99,942 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 668M
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 28 Nov 2006 99,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind n/s/f brake

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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TMA 668M is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 43,048 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 TMA 668M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMA 668M registered?

TMA 668M is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TMA 668M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMA 668M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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