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BHT 703J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 703J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 76,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,721 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,214 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam earth loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,063 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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BHT 703J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,977 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 BHT 703J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald 13/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHT 703J registered?

BHT 703J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 5 April 1971.

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