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DGC 957H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGC 957H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,192 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,409 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,199 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,634 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,546 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 96,546 miles

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.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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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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DGC 957H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 7 April 1970.

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