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GKO 995D

1966 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1966 Triumph 130067,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 995D
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,831 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight wheel bind to nearside rear

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear 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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GKO 995D is a 1966 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 67,766 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 GKO 995D, 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 60 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 GKO 995D registered?

GKO 995D is a 1966 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 June 1966.

Is GKO 995D safe to buy?

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