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CGH 23H

1969 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,870 mi
Last recorded53,870 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1969 Triumph Herald51,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGH 23H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underside slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 53,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,983 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower slight play in trunion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80x13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 52,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower slight play in trunion

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80x13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,740 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,722 miles

N/s/f door step corroded

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

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

Vehicle underside dry and corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,722 miles

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

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

N/s/f door step corroded

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

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

Vehicle underside dry and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

very rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,063 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 Sep 2013 50,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,563 miles

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

front brake pipes greased

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

underbody brake pipes getting corroded and greased

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,193 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 41,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 34,583 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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CGH 23H is a 1969 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 51,291 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGH 23H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 57 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGH 23H registered?

CGH 23H is a 1969 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 August 1969.

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