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HMT 142J

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,494 mi
Last recorded78,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMT 142J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,589 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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HMT 142J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HMT 142J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMT 142J registered?

HMT 142J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is HMT 142J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMT 142J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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