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TDV 899J

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

15,025 mi
Last recorded15,025 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDV 899J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 15,025 miles

osr brake binding when turned by hand

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2016 1,432 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2016 14,312 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis end mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis body mount (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis rails generally corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 13,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion by bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion by bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective bottom ball joint nut loose (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,910 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 12,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,299 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 11,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/ boot floor corroded

o/s/ boot floor corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 11,274 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 7,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 5,941 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Mar 2010 5,940 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 3,377 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,628 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 2,624 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 847 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

general underside surface rust

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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TDV 899J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TDV 899J, 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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TDV 899J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 September 1970.

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