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ELW 882J

1970 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,556 mi
Last recorded57,556 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 882J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both boot floor rear corners slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,262 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad feathering (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear boot floor has slight corrosion

Offside Front footwell corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear boot floor has slight corosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,070 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear boot floor corners have corrosion but not in a prescribed area

drivers floor has corrosion but not in a prescribed area

steering rack has slight movement in bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear corners of boot floor slightly corroded.

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

offside front footwell has slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,915 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,913 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,690 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 47,689 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,608 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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ELW 882J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ELW 882J, 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 ELW 882J registered?

ELW 882J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 November 1970.

Is ELW 882J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELW 882J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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