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RDL 651J

1970 Triumph 1300

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,307 mi
Last recorded49,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 651J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2021 49,307 miles

Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy coat of wax oil difficult to inspect parts and places

oil residue

various points and places on chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,864 miles

corrosion on various panels of vehicle

heavy corrosion under vehicle difficult to inspect due to wax oil

slight oil leak/residue

Fail 1 Aug 2019 44,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bottom of doors and bonnet heavily corroded

front brake pads worn

heavy coat of wax oil difficult to inspect certain parts and places

various fluid/oil leaks

various parts and places have surface corrosion

various places on underside floor pan have been repaired from inside of vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2019 43,772 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis welded extensively

engine/gearbox has oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,722 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,457 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IN 14 DIFFERENT PLACES (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill lose

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,327 miles

Horn has intermittent fault but worked at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,232 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL LOOSE

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,435 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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RDL 651J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RDL 651J, 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 RDL 651J registered?

RDL 651J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 28 August 1970.

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