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DKE 698K

1971 Triumph 1500

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKE 698K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,935 miles

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

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

nearside door sill corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 84,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 84,835 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 83,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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DKE 698K is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DKE 698K, 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 DKE 698K registered?

DKE 698K is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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