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BGO 163H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,238 mi
Last recorded26,238 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 163H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Central outrigger, corroded at chassis rail attachment (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

slight play offside front lower joint bush

Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,063 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 25,063 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,297 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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BGO 163H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGO 163H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGO 163H registered?

BGO 163H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 27 May 1970.

Is BGO 163H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 163H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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