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DPB 549J

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,106 mi
Last recorded13,106 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 549J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,106 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 30,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,106 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 13,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,725 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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DPB 549J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DPB 549J, 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 DPB 549J registered?

DPB 549J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 20 August 1970.

Is DPB 549J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPB 549J shows 8 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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