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BOR 797J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 797J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2019 80,427 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nail N/S/R tyre

Pass 2 May 2018 79,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 74,865 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 72,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 70,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 69,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,359 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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BOR 797J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOR 797J, 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 BOR 797J?

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What year was BOR 797J registered?

BOR 797J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 16 July 1971.

Is BOR 797J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 797J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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