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FYH 521J

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 521J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,980 miles

parking brake limit just met

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,634 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

sight corrosion to offside front outrigger

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,230 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight corrosion to offside floor pan

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,118 miles

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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FYH 521J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 59,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYH 521J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYH 521J registered?

FYH 521J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is FYH 521J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYH 521J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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