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BLL 327H

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,163 mi
Last recorded11,163 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLL 327H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 11,163 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 11,004 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 11,004 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed pipe from pump to carb leaking (7.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,973 miles

n/s floorpan corroded

steering rack mounting bushes contaminated and slight freeplay

steering rack notchy and slight freeplay in inner rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,927 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 10,926 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 10,853 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 10,836 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

boot floor corroded

fuel pipe corroded

n/s out riggers corroded

n/s rear inner arch area corroded

steering rack mounting bushs weak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 10,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

boot floor corroded

fuel pipe corroded

n/s out riggers corroded

n/s rear inner arch area corroded

steering rack mounting bushs weak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 10,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 10,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,942 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 5,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 4,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 3,787 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 3,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/s floor showing corrosion.

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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BLL 327H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BLL 327H, 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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BLL 327H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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