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PFK 427J

1971 Triumph 1300

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,068 mi
Last recorded7,068 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph 130041,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFK 427J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,068 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 7,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 7,016 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 7,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 6,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 6,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 6,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades poor to clear the windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 5,581 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 5,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small amount of play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 25 Sep 2006 4,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 3,700 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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PFK 427J is a 1971 Triumph 1300 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PFK 427J, 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 PFK 427J registered?

PFK 427J is a 1971 Triumph 1300, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is PFK 427J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFK 427J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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