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DGO 991H

1970 Triumph 1300

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 991H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has small cuts between tread

offside front tyre has small cuts between tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,787 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cuts between tread

offside front tyre has slight cuts between tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,985 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cuts between tread not exposing cords.

offside front tyre has slight cuts between tread not exposing cords

Pass 3 May 2011 95,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,996 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 93,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,979 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 83,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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DGO 991H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGO 991H, 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 DGO 991H registered?

DGO 991H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 14 April 1970.

Is DGO 991H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGO 991H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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