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SKV 45H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 45H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 19 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,013 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear arches corroded

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch to outer arch corroded

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

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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SKV 45H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SKV 45H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKV 45H registered?

SKV 45H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 8 July 1970.

Is SKV 45H safe to buy?

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