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BTC 836J

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,813 mi
Last recorded32,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 836J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,214 miles

engine mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear fuel pipe sitting low

Fail 6 May 2016 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (7.1.2)

advise rear petrol pipe sitting low

both front engine mtg worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,068 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,068 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,939 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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BTC 836J is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTC 836J, 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 BTC 836J registered?

BTC 836J is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is BTC 836J safe to buy?

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