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BGY 773H

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,732 mi
Last recorded24,732 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 773H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,732 miles

offside rear chassis outrigger corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2017 24,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger & chassis rail corroded & holed within 30cms of front suspension arm rearward mounting (2.4.A.3)

offside rear chassis outrigger corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,567 miles

Offside Rear chassis outrigger corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,920 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 23,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,624 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,444 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 23,444 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 23,312 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,005 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 23,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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BGY 773H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGY 773H, 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.

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BGY 773H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 24 June 1970.

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