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CGJ 741H

1969 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,954 mi
Last recorded61,954 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1969 Triumph 130055,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGJ 741H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,345 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,378 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 58,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,314 miles

early signs of fraying to nearside front seat belt.

nearside lower swivel gaiter missing.

offside lower swivel gaiter split.

recent undersealing to parts of underside.

slight play at steering rack on offside.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 55,258 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear part of exhaust system damaged

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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CGJ 741H is a 1969 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,936 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 CGJ 741H, 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 57 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGJ 741H registered?

CGJ 741H is a 1969 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 August 1969.

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