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GLX 476J

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,697 mi
Last recorded12,697 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLX 476J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,697 miles

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

corrosion around brake and clutch master cylinders

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

corrosion offside and nearside doorsteps

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,688 miles

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

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

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

corrosion around brake and clutch master cylinders

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

corrosion offside and nearside doorsteps

Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear nearside & offside chassis rusty

corrosion on both door steps

Fail 25 Feb 2010 9,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside and nearside doorsteps

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2009 5,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 97,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 97,548 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear chassis mountings starting to corrode.

rear leaf spring bolts corroded.

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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GLX 476J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GLX 476J, 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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GLX 476J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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