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DPL 43J

1970 Triumph 1300

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,994 mi
Last recorded42,994 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 43J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,994 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,992 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,930 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 42,930 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 42,808 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount missing (7.1.1)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable lower column bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,436 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,265 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 40,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 39,981 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

n/s and o/s top ball joint covers split

slight blow from exhaust joints

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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DPL 43J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DPL 43J, 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 DPL 43J registered?

DPL 43J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 27 October 1970.

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