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FNP 939J

1971 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,216 mi
Last recorded77,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph 130041,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 939J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 77,216 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 64,224 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front door handle damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking and puntured

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front upper ball joint rubber boot missing

offside rear tyre cracking

slight movement in offside front steering rack

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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FNP 939J is a 1971 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,231 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 FNP 939J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNP 939J registered?

FNP 939J is a 1971 Triumph 1300, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is FNP 939J safe to buy?

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