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EXF 938H

1970 Triumph Herald

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,038 mi
Last recorded69,038 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXF 938H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 69,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,455 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,358 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

other corrosion in underside of vehicle not excessive enough to fail test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in underside of vehicle,body and chassis,not excessive enough to fail test

sharpe edges covered with tape

Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in rear offside inner wing,not excessive enough to fail

corrosion through underside of vehicle,not excessive enough to fail

sharpe edges repaired with tape

Pass 28 May 2010 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in rest of under body,but not excessive

corrosion through out chassis,no ware excessive enough to fail.

sharpe edges in doors,wings and over riders repaired with tape

Fail 25 May 2010 67,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in rest of under body,but not excessive

corrosion through out chassis,no ware excessive enough to fail.

sharpe edges in doors,wings and over riders repaired with tape

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,527 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all sharpe edges covered with tape

bonnet chrome secured with tape

corrosion in chassis and underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail test

sharpe edge due to offside rear bumper rubber missing.but not meet fail critera

slight play in steering rack ,offside

Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,526 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet chrome strip insecure

corrosion in chassis and underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail test

sharpe edge due to offside rear bumper rubber missing.but not meet fail critera

slight play in steering rack ,offside

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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EXF 938H is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXF 938H, 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

How do I check the history of EXF 938H?

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What year was EXF 938H registered?

EXF 938H is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is EXF 938H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXF 938H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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