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DUL 227J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUL 227J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 64,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 64,280 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 64,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 64,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,091 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,091 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 63,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,677 miles

under body corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,655 miles

underbody corroded

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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DUL 227J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DUL 227J, 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 DUL 227J registered?

DUL 227J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is DUL 227J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUL 227J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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