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TVW 357K

1972 Triumph 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,057 mi
Last recorded74,057 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVW 357K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,057 miles

Offside front top wishbone bushes split

Rubber fuel pipes under vehicle deteriorated

Small hole in offside outer sill

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust system and a manifold to front pipe nut is missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,100 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 71,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 70,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 70,007 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 May 2009 69,978 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 May 2008 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Apr 2008 69,741 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,442 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 68,543 miles

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

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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TVW 357K is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TVW 357K, 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 TVW 357K registered?

TVW 357K is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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