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TCD 133J

1970 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,843 mi
Last recorded72,843 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 133J
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

n/s front sub-frame mount (rear mounting) has the wrong mounting washer fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,833 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward mount) (marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

n/s front sub-frame mount (rear mounting) has the wrong mounting washer fitted.

Fail 16 May 2019 72,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,337 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 72,322 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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TCD 133J is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TCD 133J, 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 TCD 133J registered?

TCD 133J is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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