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ODL 389H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODL 389H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle has slight corrosion to body areas and to much of the underside, steering, braking and suspension areas affected!

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has corrosion to much of the underside. Body, chassis, suspension and braking systems affected!

Fail 7 Aug 2014 94,086 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has corrosion to much of the underside. Body, chassis, suspension and braking systems affected!

Fail 22 May 2010 94,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shassi tie sbody corrotion noted

Pass 22 May 2010 94,074 miles

both rear shassi tie sbody corrotion noted

Pass 14 May 2009 94,064 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 94,049 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 94,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,029 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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ODL 389H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,200cc 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 ODL 389H, 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 ODL 389H registered?

ODL 389H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is ODL 389H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODL 389H 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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