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UAD 203H

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,462 mi
Last recorded57,462 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAD 203H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,462 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,459 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect 2 sides (5.3.2 (d))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,529 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,851 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,482 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,008 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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UAD 203H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UAD 203H, 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 UAD 203H registered?

UAD 203H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is UAD 203H safe to buy?

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