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BNN 258H

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNN 258H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 35,851 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 33,288 miles

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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BNN 258H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BNN 258H, 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 BNN 258H registered?

BNN 258H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BNN 258H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNN 258H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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