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EPL 705J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

16,001 mi
Last recorded16,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 705J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 16,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 15,995 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 14,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 14,953 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,689 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 14,689 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 14,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 13,811 miles

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2018 13,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 13,802 miles

nearside front brake binding

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2015 13,789 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2014 13,783 miles

nearside rear brake binding

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,760 miles

play in nearside steering rack

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 27 Dec 2012 13,756 miles

rear brakes slight out of balance

slight play in rack

Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,750 miles

nearside rear brake binding

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2011 13,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear brake binding

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 13,695 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2009 13,678 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,661 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,647 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 13,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 13,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,491 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 13,491 miles

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.

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
Full Triumph Herald 13/60 reliability report

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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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