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LJV 395F

1968 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,190 mi
Last recorded11,190 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJV 395F
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 11,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,525 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 9,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 4,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 3,817 miles

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Middle exhaust mount splitting

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside heavy patching

Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,127 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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LJV 395F is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1968 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 44,641 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 LJV 395F, 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 58 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJV 395F registered?

LJV 395F is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 22 May 1968.

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The MOT history for LJV 395F shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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