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NTA 838F

1968 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,813 mi
Last recorded45,813 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 838F
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2017 45,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,095 miles

Nearside front has cut not exposing cords.

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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NTA 838F is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTA 838F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTA 838F registered?

NTA 838F is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 6 June 1968.

Is NTA 838F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTA 838F shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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