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TRO 226J

1970 Triumph Herald

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 226J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor panel corroded

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

Offside Rear floor panel corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,052 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear floor panel corroded

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

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

Offside Rear floor panel corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 96,033 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres perished.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,730 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyres perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,651 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,258 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 91,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,135 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,821 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 90,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,915 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 88,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 88,020 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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TRO 226J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TRO 226J, 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 TRO 226J registered?

TRO 226J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 12 November 1970.

Is TRO 226J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRO 226J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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