MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPHs year 1970

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Pass percent:83.30%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPH year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:2,000 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Rear brake binding	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Registration plate lamp issues	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Front Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Front Brake back plate\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Rear brake binding	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Registration plate lamp issues	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Front Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Front Brake back plate\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TRIUMPHs year 1970

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