MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chalked. (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak.
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan chalked. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis chalked. (6.1.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nsr body above sill corroding.(chalked)
Oil leak.
Both front tyre close to wear marks on outer radial grooves.
Brake pedal rubber wearing.
Coolant leak
Front tyres deteriorating.
Front tyres have splits but not deep enough to show cords.
Front tyres wearing on outer edges.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Wiper blades smearing slightly.
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front tyre close to wear marks on outer radial grooves.
Brake pedal rubber wearing.
Coolant leak
Front tyres deteriorating.
Front tyres have splits but not deep enough to show cords.
Front tyres wearing on outer edges.
Nsf wheel stiff when trying to rotate
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Wiper blades smearing slightly.
Nearside Front Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
O/S front tyre is starting to perish
Offside Front Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres have outer shoulder wear,and nearside 3mm tread depth,and offside 2.5mm tread depth at lowest points
nearside rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand
service brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth in areas,though rubber construction
windscreen wipers leave light lines at time of inspection
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres have outer shoulder wear,and nearside 3mm tread depth,and offside 2.5mm tread depth at lowest points
nearside rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand
service brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth in areas,though rubber construction
windscreen wipers leave light lines at time of inspection
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both front tyres worn inner shoulders
detectable play in nearside steering arm inner ball joint,not excess
slight verticle and side movement in nearside front lower trunion suspension assembley
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
oil leak from engine/gearbox area
slight play in n/s/f steering rack side arm inner ball joint
Oil leak
both front tyres worn outer shoulders, and close to legal limit in those areas
both rear tyres have outer shoulder wear
both front tyres worn outer shoulders and cracking,also both rear tyres worn outer shoulders
nearside wiper blade slightly split
rear leaf spring corroded,but intact
areas of O/S AND N/S boot flooring corroded and holed but not seriously effecting its strenght at time of test
both rear tyres worn outer shoulders
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
areas of O/S AND N/S boot flooring corroded and holed but not seriously effecting its strenght at time of test
both rear tyres worn outer shoulders
boot floor corroded through n/s & o/s
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
boot floor corroded through n/s & o/s
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
holes in boot floor n/s & o/s
slight movement between n/s king pin lower fulcrum pin & trunnion
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
holes in boot floor n/s & o/s
slight movement between n/s king pin lower fulcrum pin & trunnion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
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BFH 231J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 BFH 231J, 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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BFH 231J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 October 1970.
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