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OFV 404G

1969 Triumph 1300

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,455 mi
Last recorded27,455 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1969 Triumph 130055,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFV 404G
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,104 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind detected when rotating offside rear wheel by hand

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,554 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,614 miles

advise both front tyres starting to perich on side wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 18,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 18,219 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2005 18,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OFV 404G is a 1969 Triumph 1300 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1969 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,936 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 OFV 404G, 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 57 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 OFV 404G registered?

OFV 404G is a 1969 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 July 1969.

Is OFV 404G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFV 404G shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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