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DLP 827J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLP 827J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,006 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 38,006 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking in boot (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 35,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 34,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,121 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,120 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,250 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front lower trunion has slight play

offside front lower trunion has slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2013 32,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

nearside front lower trunion has slight play

offside front lower trunion has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,828 miles

chassic has been coated with heavy underseal

front chassic has surface corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing sight noise

offside and nearside front inner rack joint have sight play

offside front door shut has surace rust

rear boot floor has surface corrosion

sight play at top off steering wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,825 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassic has been coated with heavy underseal

front chassic has surface corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing sight noise

offside and nearside front inner rack joint have sight play

offside front door shut has surace rust

rear boot floor has surface corrosion

sight play at top off steering wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2012 30,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,523 miles

extensive chassis repairs

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,265 miles

nearside rear floor rust

Pass 25 May 2006 18,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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DLP 827J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 DLP 827J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLP 827J registered?

DLP 827J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 20 May 1971.

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