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DPB 739J

1970 Triumph Herald

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,841 mi
Last recorded16,841 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 739J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,841 miles

Chassis has been repaired.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play within steering rack.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,386 miles

Chassis has been repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer has slight play

Offside Rear worn low on inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play within steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2016 16,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Chassis has been repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer has slight play

Offside Rear worn low on inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play within steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,757 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside hand brake slightly slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play within steering rack.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 13,324 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 11,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,563 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 10,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,936 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 9,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 9,195 miles

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 739J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DPB 739J, 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 DPB 739J registered?

DPB 739J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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