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TTU 140H

1970 Triumph 1300

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1970 Triumph 130054,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTU 140H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,990 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 57,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2006 56,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

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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TTU 140H is a 1970 Triumph 1300 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TTU 140H, 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 TTU 140H registered?

TTU 140H is a 1970 Triumph 1300, first registered on 7 April 1970.

Is TTU 140H safe to buy?

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