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KUE 621L

1973 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUE 621L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,631 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet corroded

exhaust blow from front

front driveshaft couplings perished and starting to split

Fail 1 Jun 2015 49,631 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet corroded

exhaust blow from front

front driveshaft couplings perished and starting to split

Pass 20 May 2014 46,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre crazed and split

Fail 20 May 2014 46,318 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre crazed and split

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,940 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 39,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 37,858 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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KUE 621L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUE 621L, 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 KUE 621L registered?

KUE 621L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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