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XYC 488H

1970 Triumph 1300

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,480 mi
Last recorded44,480 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 488H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,480 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,377 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread/sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,366 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,147 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 43,143 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,781 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 42,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,700 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 150,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,748 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 41,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 41,370 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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XYC 488H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYC 488H, 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 XYC 488H registered?

XYC 488H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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