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NPN 499

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,068 mi
Last recorded28,068 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 499
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,068 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 26,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,315 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 26,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 25,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,038 miles

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

nearide front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,487 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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NPN 499 is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPN 499, 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

How do I check the history of NPN 499?

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What year was NPN 499 registered?

NPN 499 is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is NPN 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPN 499 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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