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SAX 720G

1969 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

10,472 mi
Last recorded10,472 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1969 Triumph Herald51,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAX 720G
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 10,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 10,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 10,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 6,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 6,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 6,014 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,980 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 98,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 93,905 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 93,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,600 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,217 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,588 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 89,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 89,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,865 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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SAX 720G is a 1969 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 51,291 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 SAX 720G, 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 57 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAX 720G registered?

SAX 720G is a 1969 Triumph Herald, first registered on 25 February 1969.

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