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NLJ 89F

1968 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,169 mi
Last recorded18,169 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 89F
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts starting to fray

Fail 25 Sep 2015 18,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts starting to fray

Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 15,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,518 miles

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,120 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2006 7,679 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 7,679 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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NLJ 89F is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1968 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 44,641 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 NLJ 89F, 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 58 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLJ 89F registered?

NLJ 89F is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 5 July 1968.

Is NLJ 89F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLJ 89F shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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