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NWL 678H

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

777,936 mi
Last recorded777,936 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 678H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 777,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,428 miles

various repairs visable to front and reachassie and floor and boot area

Pass 3 May 2014 77,086 miles

v arious floor and chassie rpairs visable

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,978 miles

corrosion to a hole n/s/f footwell- appears to be welded from inside. corrosion to a hole on spare wheel well.

heavy corrosion to a hole o/s/r inner wheel arch. o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

play in accelerator pedal. battery insecure. foam fouling on propshaft.

spare flat.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to a hole n/s/f footwell- appears to be welded from inside. corrosion to a hole on spare wheel well.

heavy corrosion to a hole o/s/r inner wheel arch. o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

play in accelerator pedal. battery insecure. foam fouling on propshaft.

spare flat.

stong advise steering column- rack unerversal joint appears loose.

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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NWL 678H 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 80%.

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 NWL 678H, 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 NWL 678H registered?

NWL 678H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 22 January 1970.

Is NWL 678H safe to buy?

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