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RYA 732L

1973 Triumph 1500

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,024 mi
Last recorded62,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYA 732L
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,166 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

drivers seat runners worn

fan belt loose

nearside and offside rear ends of outer sills/wheel arches becoming corroded

nearside front inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner and outer sills and inner front wing becoming corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 60,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

fog light switch deteriorated

nearside front and offside front inner sills becoming corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch/outer sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 57,488 miles

side walls on front tyres perished

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,446 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo pipe needs replacing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

small hole in nearside front flasher lens

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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RYA 732L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYA 732L, 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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RYA 732L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 2 May 1973.

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