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BDM 551H

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 551H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,984 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 68,901 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,997 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,898 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 13/60?

Based on 13,810 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,555
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 807
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
brake binding 485
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 369
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BDM 551H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 13/60 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDM 551H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 13/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Herald 13/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDM 551H?

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What year was BDM 551H registered?

BDM 551H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is BDM 551H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDM 551H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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