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CUU 875H

1969 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1969 Triumph 130055,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUU 875H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 74,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle has some corrosion around the rear boot floor and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2009 74,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front lower wheel arch corroded and temp repair carried out

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both steering rack gaitors are deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2008 73,487 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

all exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

both driveshafts inner rubber couplings worn

both rear lower outer sills have filler in them

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s/f shock absorber leaking,just passing

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2008 73,487 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

all exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

both driveshafts inner rubber couplings worn

both rear lower outer sills have filler in them

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s/f shock absorber leaking,just passing

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,285 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST

O/S STEERING RACK GAITER PERISHING

Fail 22 May 2007 72,124 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL BRAKE FLEX HOSES PERISHING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

N/S/R FLOOR PAN CORRODING WITHIN 30CM OF LOWER SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING

SOME PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINT

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,822 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINT

Fail 2 Jun 2006 70,753 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

exhaust system corroding

some play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

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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CUU 875H is a 1969 Triumph 1300 in Blue 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 CUU 875H, 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 CUU 875H registered?

CUU 875H is a 1969 Triumph 1300, first registered on 26 September 1969.

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