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SJA 258H

1970 Triumph Herald

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 258H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,051 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worse on nearside ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

park brake cable linkage has been fouling propshaft but not doing so on test

parking brake lever long travel requires adjustment

Pass 21 May 2019 69,344 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing slightly damaged under fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS lots of play advise replace rack ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of propshaft fouling park brake linkage

small corrosion holes in rear exhaust system

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,221 miles

rear tyres perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2018 69,221 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose most of them (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,879 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan has been bolted and not welded (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,982 miles

Offside parking brake becoming low effort

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle body corroded in places

Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,982 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle body corroded in places

Pass 28 May 2009 67,437 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underbody heavily undersealed

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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SJA 258H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Black with a 1,296cc 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 SJA 258H, 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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SJA 258H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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