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TFJ 725J

1971 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph 150058,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFJ 725J
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,511 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both need attention soon (2.2.C.1c)

lower steering column bush worn.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 81,511 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both need attention soon (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower steering column bush worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,971 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 79,971 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 78,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 77,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 76,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 76,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 74,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,680 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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TFJ 725J is a 1971 Triumph 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TFJ 725J, 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.

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What year was TFJ 725J registered?

TFJ 725J is a 1971 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is TFJ 725J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFJ 725J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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