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EWP 80J

1970 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,408 mi
Last recorded76,408 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 80J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,043 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,249 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

unable to check all welding and repairs to chassis and body due to excessive sealer and underseal

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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EWP 80J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWP 80J, 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 EWP 80J registered?

EWP 80J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 16 November 1970.

Is EWP 80J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 80J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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