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YHO 830J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 830J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 6,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 5,569 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,424 miles

indicator warning audible only

Fail 22 Nov 2011 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

indicator warning audible only

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,487 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 77,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,522 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 76,518 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,794 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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YHO 830J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHO 830J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHO 830J registered?

YHO 830J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is YHO 830J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHO 830J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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