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DWB 293H

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,334 mi
Last recorded50,334 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWB 293H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,334 miles

all suspension bushes starting to crack.

both rear chassis/body mounts corroded.

coolant leak at base of rad.

corrosion/damage to front bumper mounts.

front number plate cracked.

oil leaks.

return spring missing from n/s/r brake.

signs of welding repairs.

slight blow from rear exhaust.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,230 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 50,225 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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DWB 293H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWB 293H, 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 DWB 293H registered?

DWB 293H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is DWB 293H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWB 293H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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