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CXD 486H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,650 mi
Last recorded2,650 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXD 486H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 2,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 2,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 2,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 2,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 2,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 2,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 1,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 1,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack arm slight play nearside

Fail 13 Apr 2015 1,285 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack arm slight play nearside

Pass 17 Apr 2014 1,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,873 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 99,873 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 99,873 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 99,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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CXD 486H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CXD 486H, 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 CXD 486H registered?

CXD 486H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 16 July 1970.

Is CXD 486H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXD 486H shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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