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WJO 418K

1972 Triumph 1300

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,580 mi
Last recorded4,580 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 418K
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 4,580 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 4,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (3.6.B.4d) Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 4,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 4,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 4,522 miles

body floor corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2013 4,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,467 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,426 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 4,425 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,387 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 4,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 3,317 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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WJO 418K is a 1972 Triumph 1300 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJO 418K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJO 418K registered?

WJO 418K is a 1972 Triumph 1300, first registered on 19 May 1972.

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