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FMK 415J

1970 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,543 mi
Last recorded74,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMK 415J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,543 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 74,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 74,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 May 2016 74,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 74,020 miles

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 8 May 2015 74,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 19 May 2014 73,801 miles

corrosion too o/s/r wheel arch inner at top,

play on all wheel bearings

Fail 19 May 2014 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion too o/s/r wheel arch inner at top,

play on all wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,439 miles

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

ALL wheels/bearings have slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL wheels/bearings have slight play

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 72,418 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 68,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,030 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FMK 415J is a 1970 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMK 415J, 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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FMK 415J is a 1970 Triumph Herald, first registered on 30 October 1970.

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