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BXF 974G

1968 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,691 mi
Last recorded17,691 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXF 974G
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,691 miles

rear brakes application uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,008 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 15,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 12,664 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,889 miles

underbody has general minor corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,722 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,021 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear boot floor getting weak with corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,735 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,177 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter perished

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,219 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter perished

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot floor rusty

nsf outer cv boot perished

top steering wheel bracket slight movement

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,364 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 88,361 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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BXF 974G is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXF 974G, 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 BXF 974G registered?

BXF 974G is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 2 December 1968.

Is BXF 974G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXF 974G shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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