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BHY 730J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 730J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 95,786 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 95,786 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,523 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,509 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 95,417 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 95,336 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,299 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 95,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,041 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 95,022 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BHY 730J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 BHY 730J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHY 730J?

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What year was BHY 730J registered?

BHY 730J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is BHY 730J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 730J shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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