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RCD 146G

1969 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,602 mi
Last recorded61,602 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1969 Triumph 130055,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 146G
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,602 miles

slight play in steering column UJ

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

nearside rear brake hose mounting bracket snapped (still secure)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,676 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,480 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 51,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

slight movement in nearside of steering rack

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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RCD 146G is a 1969 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1969 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,936 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 RCD 146G, 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 57 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCD 146G registered?

RCD 146G is a 1969 Triumph 1300, first registered on 9 July 1969.

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