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RBF 290J

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,295 mi
Last recorded38,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 290J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,295 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Main Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 38,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear Subframe Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Main Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,044 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 May 2016 37,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 4 May 2016 37,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 31 May 2007 7,502 miles

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

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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RBF 290J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBF 290J, 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 RBF 290J registered?

RBF 290J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is RBF 290J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 290J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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