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BRC 62H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,590 mi
Last recorded60,590 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRC 62H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,590 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,581 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill box section corroderd (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 59,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,648 miles

corriosion throughout

tyres have slight cracks all rounr

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

has slight corrosion throught the vehical

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,279 miles

brake imbalance 25%

o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r floor corroded

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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BRC 62H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRC 62H, 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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BRC 62H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 6 May 1970.

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