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TOW 551H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,360 mi
Last recorded46,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOW 551H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,360 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 46,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,335 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,112 miles

both front upper ball joint dust covers detriorated

coolant leak top hose

offside rear backing plate damp

oil leak

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,067 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,055 miles

corrosion on n/s/r floor

o/s/f chassis has corrosion

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2009 45,981 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 45,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,960 miles

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

Oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,894 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,817 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r floor repaired

Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,817 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r floor repaired

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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TOW 551H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TOW 551H, 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 TOW 551H registered?

TOW 551H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 27 January 1970.

Is TOW 551H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOW 551H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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