MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under body
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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