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CYV 900H

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,395 mi
Last recorded68,395 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYV 900H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 68,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s boot floor corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,259 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 67,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,418 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 60,585 miles

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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CYV 900H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CYV 900H, 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 CYV 900H registered?

CYV 900H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is CYV 900H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYV 900H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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