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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH 1500s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:72.25%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH 1500 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:519 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Rear brake binding17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
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|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor / innersill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie in wheel arch at subframe mount |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported main at front and fuel line |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working when sidelight is on |1.2.1b|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering column damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure resting on rear axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis by subframe mounting bolt |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower steering column joint |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp unit fitted incorrectly |1.8.A.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Steering rack fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure |2.5.C.1e|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working & offside |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working nearside & offside |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked |2.5.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|1
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1

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