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EHV 699J

1970 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,912 mi
Last recorded22,912 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHV 699J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,618 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Oil leaks

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

general under body corrosion

play steering rack nearside inner joint

play steering rack offside inner joint

Fail 12 Mar 2016 22,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Oil leaks

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

general under body corrosion

play steering rack nearside inner joint

play steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,156 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 21,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,571 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,799 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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EHV 699J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EHV 699J, 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 EHV 699J registered?

EHV 699J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 2 October 1970.

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