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RUN 975H

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,963 mi
Last recorded12,963 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUN 975H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,963 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 12,961 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,919 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both steering rack ends have play

o/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint has play

seat belts frayed

Fail 16 Jun 2014 12,912 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both steering rack ends have play

o/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint has play

seat belts frayed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,800 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,257 miles

front brakes have slight bind

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,791 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,559 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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RUN 975H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUN 975H, 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 RUN 975H registered?

RUN 975H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is RUN 975H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUN 975H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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