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BUU 448H

1970 Triumph 1300

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,998 mi
Last recorded73,998 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUU 448H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 73,998 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 72,094 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 69,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,617 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph 1300?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 89
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 73
brake binding 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
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BUU 448H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 54,942 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 1300 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUU 448H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUU 448H registered?

BUU 448H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 15 June 1970.

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