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EGT 897J

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 897J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 79,515 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 79,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,510 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front upper balljoint rubber missing

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 897J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGT 897J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGT 897J registered?

EGT 897J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is EGT 897J safe to buy?

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