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TYT 239M

1973 Triumph 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,966 mi
Last recorded60,966 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph 150043,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYT 239M
MakeTriumph
Model1500
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,966 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,752 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,082 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,912 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,676 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 59,636 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,381 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

lower steering column bush excessively worn

Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,069 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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TYT 239M 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 71.4%.

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 TYT 239M, 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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TYT 239M is a 1973 Triumph 1500, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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