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WLG 142J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 142J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 70,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement in column bushes (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 70,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Underside of body and brake pipes undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,602 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking rubber joiner hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner canvas exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing & has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Underside of body and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,608 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolts in boot loose (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolts in boot loose (6.1.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2017 68,987 miles

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

under body

Fail 9 May 2017 68,986 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under body

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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WLG 142J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WLG 142J, 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 WLG 142J registered?

WLG 142J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is WLG 142J safe to buy?

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