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PAA 400G

1968 Triumph 1300

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,605 mi
Last recorded60,605 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 400G
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,605 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing loose both fron & o/s rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,266 miles

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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PAA 400G is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAA 400G, 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 PAA 400G registered?

PAA 400G is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 18 October 1968.

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