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WTR 174J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,610 mi
Last recorded33,610 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTR 174J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 33,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 30,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 28,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,426 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Feb 2023 27,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,148 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,676 miles

Slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 14 Feb 2018 16,378 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 16,378 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 15,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,662 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 15,662 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 15,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 13,737 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,812 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 10,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s outrigger has slight corrosion

wiper function poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,707 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 7,074 miles

Oil leak

horn poor

wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 3,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 9,568 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 3,081 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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WTR 174J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WTR 174J, 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 WTR 174J registered?

WTR 174J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is WTR 174J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTR 174J shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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