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EFA 964L

1973 Triumph 1500

Cream Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,487 mi
Last recorded66,487 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFA 964L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,487 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,487 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working when sidelight is on (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,374 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 63,630 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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EFA 964L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Cream with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFA 964L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFA 964L registered?

EFA 964L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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