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YJW 892H

1969 Triumph 1300

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,554 mi
Last recorded60,554 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1969 Triumph 130055,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJW 892H
MakeTriumph
Model1300
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,009 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

seprate switch fitted for horn

Pass 28 May 2008 53,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 52,916 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2007 52,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2006 52,828 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 52,807 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YJW 892H is a 1969 Triumph 1300 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1969 Triumph 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,936 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 YJW 892H, 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 57 years old, this Triumph 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJW 892H registered?

YJW 892H is a 1969 Triumph 1300, first registered on 4 November 1969.

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