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REX 508K

1972 Triumph 1500

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,009 mi
Last recorded45,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph 150057,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREX 508K
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,246 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,878 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2009 35,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,734 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,564 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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REX 508K is a 1972 Triumph 1500 in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 REX 508K, 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 REX 508K registered?

REX 508K is a 1972 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is REX 508K safe to buy?

The MOT history for REX 508K shows 10 tests 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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