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LVL 305H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVL 305H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,561 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 88,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,807 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,051 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,844 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,622 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 82,114 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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LVL 305H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVL 305H, 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 LVL 305H registered?

LVL 305H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 16 July 1970.

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