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AYO 28H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,339 mi
Last recorded9,339 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 28H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,339 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion patching (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 9,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing o/s n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,401 miles

All suspension bushes starting to perish.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 8,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2012 8,151 miles

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

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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,032 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 8,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,486 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

boot floor corroded

nearside chassis not seam welded

slight noise on offside front w/bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 7,479 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

boot floor corroded

boot floor corroded

nearside chassis not seam welded

slight noise on offside front w/bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,323 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 6,323 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,091 miles

advise bit of play in steering rack

advise engine and gear box and rear diff oil leaks

advise near side front tyre close to legal limit

advise off side front floor correded

advise slight blow on rear exhaust box

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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AYO 28H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYO 28H, 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 AYO 28H registered?

AYO 28H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 January 1970.

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