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CYW 213H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,686 mi
Last recorded15,686 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 213H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,686 miles

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

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

body rotten at nearside rear mount

chassis rotten near rear axle mount (nearside)

nearside outriger rotten

rust hole in nearside bulk head

rust holes in offside front footwell

Fail 6 Oct 2014 15,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body rotten at nearside rear mount

chassis rotten near rear axle mount (nearside)

nearside outriger rotten

rust hole in nearside bulk head

rust holes in offside front footwell

Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis holed outside prescribed area

right hand engine mount broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 13,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis holed outside prescribed area

right hand engine mount brocken

Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 12,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 11,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,844 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CYW 213H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CYW 213H, 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 CYW 213H registered?

CYW 213H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 18 March 1970.

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