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JMA 263L

1972 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,598 mi
Last recorded66,598 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 263L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,598 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 66,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,468 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 64,422 miles

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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JMA 263L is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 57,138 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 JMA 263L, 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 54 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 JMA 263L registered?

JMA 263L is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JMA 263L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 263L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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