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VPJ 753G

1968 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,516 mi
Last recorded25,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 753G
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 17 May 2017 23,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 23,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,853 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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VPJ 753G is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 44,641 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 VPJ 753G, 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 58 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPJ 753G registered?

VPJ 753G is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 28 August 1968.

Is VPJ 753G safe to buy?

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