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RBB 704F

1968 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1968 Triumph 130044,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBB 704F
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RBB 704F is a 1968 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBB 704F, 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 RBB 704F registered?

RBB 704F is a 1968 Triumph 1300, first registered on 13 March 1968.

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The MOT history for RBB 704F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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