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DWY 421H

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,378 mi
Last recorded69,378 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWY 421H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2015

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 69,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 68,999 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear diff noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,975 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil mist over rear drums

Pass 8 Aug 2009 68,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 68,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 68,533 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 68,533 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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DWY 421H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DWY 421H, 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 DWY 421H registered?

DWY 421H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 5 May 1970.

Is DWY 421H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWY 421H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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