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BYB 909J

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 909J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,951 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,402 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 93,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,296 miles

signs of corrosion around brake master cylinder brake pipe

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,060 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,593 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all supension ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

all supension bushes slightly deteriorated

floor starting to corrode in places

Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,567 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all supension ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

all supension bushes slightly deteriorated

floor starting to corrod in places

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 78,940 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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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BYB 909J is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYB 909J, 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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BYB 909J is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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