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LBJ 198K

1971 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBJ 198K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,408 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,719 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,626 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 53,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,493 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,142 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,134 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,250 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,235 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack assembly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 40,835 miles

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

n/s and o/s front slight binding

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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LBJ 198K is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBJ 198K, 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

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What year was LBJ 198K registered?

LBJ 198K is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is LBJ 198K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBJ 198K shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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