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SUN 212J

1970 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,210 mi
Last recorded68,210 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUN 212J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,210 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 68,210 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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SUN 212J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 54,942 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 SUN 212J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUN 212J registered?

SUN 212J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is SUN 212J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUN 212J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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