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MVF 204J

1970 Triumph Herald

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,472 mi
Last recorded28,472 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 204J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 28,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 27,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 27,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 26,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,145 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,145 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 23,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,784 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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MVF 204J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MVF 204J, 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 MVF 204J registered?

MVF 204J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is MVF 204J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVF 204J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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