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VOW 918J

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,622 mi
Last recorded34,622 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOW 918J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,622 miles

Nearside Front & offside front wheel arches corroded

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2017 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front & offside front wheel arches corroded

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,493 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches starting to corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,380 miles

corrosion in o/s/r floor.

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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VOW 918J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOW 918J, 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 VOW 918J registered?

VOW 918J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 3 September 1970.

Is VOW 918J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOW 918J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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