MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both chassis rails damaged at front
signs of corrosion around front subframe mounting nearside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering column lower bush worn
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering column lower bush worn
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering column lower bush worn
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
lower steering column bush worn
steering rack slight play
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
lower steering column bush worn
steering rack slight play
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
lower steering column slight play
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
lower steering column slight play
ALL AREAS OF INNER SILLS REPAIRED ALL APPEAR FULLY WELDED AND UNDERSEALED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
extensive welding repairs to n/s o/s/r suspension mounting area
o/s/f outrigger corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f outrigger corroded
How Reliable is the Triumph 1500?
Based on 735 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RYE 159L is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 RYE 159L, 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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RYE 159L is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 14 March 1973.
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