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DVB 528J

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,383 mi
Last recorded58,383 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVB 528J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,383 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,383 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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DVB 528J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DVB 528J, 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 DVB 528J registered?

DVB 528J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is DVB 528J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVB 528J shows 2 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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