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RXG 885H

1980 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

10,205 mi
Last recorded10,205 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXG 885H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,205 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 10,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 10,160 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 10,156 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 10,146 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 10,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,116 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 10,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,983 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 9,983 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,965 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,910 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 9,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,888 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 9,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 9,862 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 9,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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RXG 885H is a 1980 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RXG 885H, 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 46 years old, this Triumph 1300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RXG 885H registered?

RXG 885H is a 1980 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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The MOT history for RXG 885H shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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