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NJT 517H

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 517H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,929 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,468 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,436 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 85,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 84,125 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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NJT 517H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJT 517H, 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 NJT 517H registered?

NJT 517H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 15 June 1970.

Is NJT 517H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 517H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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