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WKC 524J

1970 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKC 524J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 91,773 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

noise from o/s/r wheel/brake when reversing

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,336 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,552 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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WKC 524J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WKC 524J, 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 WKC 524J registered?

WKC 524J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 5 August 1970.

Is WKC 524J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKC 524J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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