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SPJ 586M

1973 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,995 mi
Last recorded85,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 586M
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,995 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot floor rusty

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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SPJ 586M is a 1973 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SPJ 586M, 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 SPJ 586M registered?

SPJ 586M is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is SPJ 586M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPJ 586M shows 3 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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