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CPG 955H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,446 mi
Last recorded59,446 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPG 955H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,446 miles

hand brake effort could be improved

play in both front lower trunions

some corrosion to boot floor

some wear to steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside door stiff to open

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,608 miles

boot floor corroded

oil leak

play in steering linkage

Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

boot floor corroded some holes boarder line pass

oil leak

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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CPG 955H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CPG 955H, 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

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What year was CPG 955H registered?

CPG 955H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is CPG 955H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPG 955H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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