CarVerify

Free Car Check

DLE 248J

1971 Triumph 1500

Brown Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 248J
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
View full Triumph 1500 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,636 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,367 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,193 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,981 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Triumph 1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DLE 248J is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLE 248J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DLE 248J?

You can check the full history of DLE 248J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DLE 248J registered?

DLE 248J is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is DLE 248J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLE 248J shows 12 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 DLE 248J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DLE 248J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.