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EAL 664J

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAL 664J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 87,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,220 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,147 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,127 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,133 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,260 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 78,260 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EAL 664J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EAL 664J, 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 EAL 664J registered?

EAL 664J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is EAL 664J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAL 664J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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