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AYK 3H

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,305 mi
Last recorded78,305 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYK 3H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,783 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,684 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,138 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,788 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,293 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,622 miles

1/both track rod ends rubber dust boots split 2/slight wear in nearside front lower swivel 3/slight smell of petrol at carb

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,561 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The o/s rear floor is rusty and holed.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,461 miles

slight movement in all 4 wheels

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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AYK 3H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 AYK 3H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYK 3H registered?

AYK 3H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is AYK 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYK 3H 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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