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DOY 498J

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,649 mi
Last recorded2,649 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 498J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2021 2,649 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 2,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 2,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 2,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 1,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,211 miles

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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DOY 498J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DOY 498J, 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 DOY 498J registered?

DOY 498J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is DOY 498J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 498J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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