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EGT 301J

1970 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 301J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,094 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 65,094 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working o.s.r and n.s.r (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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EGT 301J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EGT 301J, 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 EGT 301J registered?

EGT 301J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 2 September 1970.

Is EGT 301J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGT 301J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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