MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Adv slight corrosion to nearside front outrigger......
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint sealed...... as was slight leak....... (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper iron slight corrosion...... (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play..... (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body slight corrosion....... (6.1.B.2)
adv mixture checked and adjusted / dropped downa little as was running rich......
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint sealed...... as was slight leak....... (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper iron slight corrosion...... (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play..... (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body slight corrosion....... (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet insecure..... (8.2.3)
adv mixture checked and adjusted / dropped downa little as was running rich......
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
oil leak from rear diff
oil leak from rear diff
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
drivers seat missing seat clip
no fog lamp
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
no fog lamp
Oil leak
floor sections corroded
slight movement in steering rack
suspension components corroded
welding repairs to underside of vehicle
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
suspension components corroded
Oil leak
floor sections corroded
slight movement in steering rack
welding repairs to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
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AOJ 517K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AOJ 517K, 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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AOJ 517K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 September 1971.
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