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DNP 544J

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 544J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2005 86,692 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 86,636 miles

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

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

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

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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DNP 544J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DNP 544J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNP 544J registered?

DNP 544J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 19 August 1970.

Is DNP 544J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 544J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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