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SJU 896G

1969 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,308 mi
Last recorded24,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Triumph Herald 120041,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJU 896G
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 24,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 24,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 24,269 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 24,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,067 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

filler repair n/s/r inner wing /sill meets requirements at time of test

screw in n/s/f tyre

very poor repair to n/s/f chassis out rigger borderline pass needs repair

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 22,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished slightly within tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket need securing.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,495 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished slightly within tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket need securing.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,859 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside steering rack boot has small split.Offside front wheel arch rusty.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 20,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside steering rack boot has small split.Offside front wheel arch rusty.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 20,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both doors corrding at the bottom

slight play in top steering bush

Fail 20 Feb 2007 20,832 miles

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

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack has slight play . Nearside engine mounting weak.Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 23 Feb 2006
Fail 23 Feb 2006 18,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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SJU 896G is a 1969 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,059 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJU 896G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 57 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJU 896G is a 1969 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 11 June 1969.

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