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VJH 868J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 868J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,063 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 99,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,499 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 97,435 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,243 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,852 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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VJH 868J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 VJH 868J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJH 868J registered?

VJH 868J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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