MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working all inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
play in nearside steering rack
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
play in nearside steering rack
nearside front brake binding
play in nearside steering rack
play in steering rack
nearside rear brake binding
play in steering rack
play in nearside steering rack
nearside rear brake binding
rear brakes slight out of balance
slight play in rack
nearside rear brake binding
slight play nearside steering rack
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside rear brake binding
slight play nearside steering rack
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
general engine/transmission oil leaks
wipers smearing windscreen
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
general engine/transmission oil leaks
wipers smearing windscreen
corrosion near rear chassis rails
oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear differential
play in steering column
play in steering system
slight binding on nearside rear brake
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion near rear chassis rails
oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear differential
play in steering column
play in steering system
slight binding on nearside rear brake
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion near rear chassis rails
oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear differential
play in steering column
play in steering system
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 13/60?
Based on 13,810 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.
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EPL 705J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,977 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 EPL 705J, 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 55 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 EPL 705J registered?
EPL 705J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 March 1971.
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