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DGC 42H

1970 Triumph Herald 13/60

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 13/6053,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGC 42H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 81,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,056 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 77,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,702 miles

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

temperature gauge not working

Fail 21 May 2013 75,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 74,823 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,823 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2011 73,843 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 73,842 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 72,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 70,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 69,539 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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DGC 42H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DGC 42H, 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 DGC 42H registered?

DGC 42H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 29 May 1970.

Is DGC 42H safe to buy?

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