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POY 271F

1968 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,953 mi
Last recorded16,953 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOY 271F
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 16,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 16,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2022 16,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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POY 271F is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 POY 271F, 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 POY 271F registered?

POY 271F is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 20 February 1968.

Is POY 271F safe to buy?

The MOT history for POY 271F shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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