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FDL 8D

1966 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1966 Triumph 130067,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDL 8D
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,192 miles

both trackrod end gaitors split, both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2010 89,192 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both trackrod end gaitors split, both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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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FDL 8D is a 1966 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 1966 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 67,766 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 FDL 8D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDL 8D registered?

FDL 8D is a 1966 Triumph 1300, first registered on 17 February 1966.

Is FDL 8D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDL 8D 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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