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SMR 314H

1970 Triumph 1300

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 314H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,154 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 98,154 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot small damage

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,154 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 98,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,153 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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SMR 314H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMR 314H, 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 SMR 314H registered?

SMR 314H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 20 July 1970.

Is SMR 314H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMR 314H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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