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VBG 494M

1973 Triumph T150

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Triumph T15026,508 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBG 494M
MakeTriumph
ModelT150
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 22 May 2009 51,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,947 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,652 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Triumph T150?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 2
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VBG 494M is a 1973 Triumph T150 in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Triumph T150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 26,508 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 T150 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBG 494M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T150 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph T150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBG 494M registered?

VBG 494M is a 1973 Triumph T150, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is VBG 494M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBG 494M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBG 494M have outstanding finance?

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