MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor full of fibre glass also holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor full of fibre glass (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber corroded and perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to boot floor under tank holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor to chassis rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor full of fibre glass also holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor full of fibre glass (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber corroded and perished (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Floor corroded
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
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DGX 977H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 DGX 977H, 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 DGX 977H registered?
DGX 977H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 June 1970.
Is DGX 977H safe to buy?
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