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CPE 162H

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,507 mi
Last recorded12,507 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 162H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,507 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 12,505 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CPE 162H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CPE 162H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPE 162H registered?

CPE 162H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 9 June 1970.

Is CPE 162H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 162H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPE 162H have outstanding finance?

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