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KRL 553L

1973 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,875 mi
Last recorded28,875 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRL 553L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2024 28,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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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KRL 553L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 KRL 553L, 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 KRL 553L registered?

KRL 553L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is KRL 553L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRL 553L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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