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BPG 248H

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,854 mi
Last recorded52,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 248H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,600 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,777 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,346 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,533 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 50,533 miles

Horn not working Also randomly operates when steering is turned (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,992 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,112 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2018 49,109 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,515 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,595 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,811 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,829 miles

Front end of chassis surface corrosion near to anti-roll bar mounting

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,556 miles

Rusted under battery

Slight play in both front lower trunions

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,329 miles

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

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

Parking brake effiency only just pass

Service brake performance only just past

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,170 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Retaining clip missing from offside rear wheel cylinder

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,603 miles

Area around battery rusty

Both front bottom flinch panel supports rusted on outer side

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust mount weak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,887 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 42,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,512 miles

Front chassis near suspension mounting slight blistering

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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BPG 248H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BPG 248H, 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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What year was BPG 248H registered?

BPG 248H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 9 March 1970.

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