MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rack boot slight perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front rack boot slightly perished
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?
Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGC 957H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,266 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGC 957H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DGC 957H registered?
DGC 957H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 7 April 1970.
Is DGC 957H safe to buy?
The MOT history for DGC 957H shows 9 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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