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TNT 318J

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 318J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,963 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both sides front body corroded not prescribed area

holes n/s/front floor

n/s/r floor hole not prescribed area

o/s chassis corroded not prescribed area

Fail 24 Jul 2015 85,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both sides front body corroded not prescribed area

holes n/s/front floor

n/s/r floor hole not prescribed area

o/s chassis corroded not prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front inner wheel arch corroded near body mount.

n/s/rear floor corroded not within prescribed area.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front inner wheel arch corroded near body mount.

n/s/rear floor corroded not within prescribed area.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,532 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,532 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,142 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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TNT 318J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TNT 318J, 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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What year was TNT 318J registered?

TNT 318J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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