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RDL 383H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,881 mi
Last recorded3,881 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 383H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 3,881 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 3,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 3,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 3,881 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,881 miles

boot floor corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 3,881 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,351 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,331 miles

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

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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RDL 383H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RDL 383H, 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 RDL 383H registered?

RDL 383H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 9 July 1970.

Is RDL 383H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDL 383H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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