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COD 301L

1973 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 301L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 54,003 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME/STEERING JOINTS/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ N/S/F + O/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 12 May 2008 47,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 47,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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COD 301L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 COD 301L, 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 COD 301L registered?

COD 301L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is COD 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for COD 301L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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