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CBJ 121H

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,412 mi
Last recorded83,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBJ 121H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,110 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,208 miles

hand brake excess travel

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,285 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 76,284 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2006 74,207 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CBJ 121H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CBJ 121H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBJ 121H?

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What year was CBJ 121H registered?

CBJ 121H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is CBJ 121H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBJ 121H shows 6 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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