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DVO 388J

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVO 388J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 87,507 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 87,507 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,557 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated, both sides (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,557 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated, both sides (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower bolts have no locking mechanism (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link mounting loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,080 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

wipers not operating over full sweep but still giving clear vision

Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,080 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

wipers not operating over full sweep but still giving clear vision

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 2,568 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 2,568 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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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DVO 388J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DVO 388J, 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 DVO 388J registered?

DVO 388J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is DVO 388J safe to buy?

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