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AOJ 517K

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 517K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,701 miles

Adv slight corrosion to nearside front outrigger......

Pass 11 May 2016 83,554 miles

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......

Fail 11 May 2016 83,554 miles

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......

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,431 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,431 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2014 83,254 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 May 2014 83,254 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 82,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,262 miles

Oil leak

floor sections corroded

slight movement in steering rack

suspension components corroded

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,262 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 82,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,367 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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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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