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RPP 99H

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 99H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion to Boot Floor Area

Fail 8 Jul 2024 72,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion to Boot Floor Area

Pass 10 May 2023 71,977 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight Corrosion Boot Floor Area

Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,882 miles

Slight Corrosion NS and OS Boot Floor Area

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,727 miles

Vehicle Body has Slight Corrosion Nearside and Offside Boot Floor Area

Fail 16 Apr 2021 71,727 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Body has Slight Corrosion Nearside and Offside Boot Floor Area

Pass 28 Apr 2020 71,709 miles

Body has Slight Corrosion Nearside and Offside Boot Floor Area

Nearside Front Floor Area Body has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 71,709 miles

Body has Slight Corrosion Nearside and Offside Boot Floor Area

Nearside Front Floor Area Body has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,702 miles

Body Has Slight Corrosion Nearside Boot Floor Area

Body Has Slight Corrosion Offside Boot Floor Area

Body has Slight Corrosion Nearside Front Floor Area/Chassis Mount

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside Boot Floor Area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Nearside Front Floor Area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside Boot Floor Area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear Suspension Area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight Play in Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Joint

Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside Boot Floor Area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Nearside Front Floor Area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside Boot Floor Area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear Suspension Area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Chassis Rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight Play in Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Joint

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2011 71,436 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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RPP 99H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RPP 99H, 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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RPP 99H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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