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TUJ 806J

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100 mi
Last recorded100 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 806J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 100 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005

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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TUJ 806J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUJ 806J, 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 TUJ 806J registered?

TUJ 806J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 2 October 1970.

Is TUJ 806J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUJ 806J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TUJ 806J have outstanding finance?

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