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BYV 228H

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYV 228H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,837 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,973 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 89,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 88,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 87,489 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroding

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outrigger corroding

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 86,578 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,083 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 86,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,281 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,565 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective stub axle retaining nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,593 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,124 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,122 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,632 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,506 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,609 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,452 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,389 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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BYV 228H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BYV 228H, 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 BYV 228H registered?

BYV 228H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 April 1970.

Is BYV 228H safe to buy?

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