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BHM 586H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHM 586H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,888 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,573 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 70,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,477 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,351 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 70,120 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Center section along chassis (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,603 miles

some cracking to tyre sidewalls

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,592 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some cracking to tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,262 miles

Slight play in lower steering colume coupling.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,552 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,768 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,762 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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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BHM 586H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BHM 586H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHM 586H registered?

BHM 586H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 6 July 1970.

Is BHM 586H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHM 586H shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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