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GPX 659H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPX 659H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,305 miles

underside covered in waxoil making full corrosion inspection difficult

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,398 miles

Offside washer not working

front seats cannot be fastened to floor

play in steering column

Fail 30 May 2017 81,398 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside washer not working

front seats cannot be fastened to floor

play in steering column

Pass 11 May 2016 80,821 miles

Offside washer not working

both front seats cannot be fully fastened to floor

play in steering column

Fail 11 May 2016 80,821 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside washer not working

both front seats cannot be fully fastened to floor

play in steering column

Pass 15 May 2015 80,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 79,330 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 79,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 78,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 78,005 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,204 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2011 77,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 76,118 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 76,118 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,487 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,472 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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GPX 659H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,266 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPX 659H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPX 659H registered?

GPX 659H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 24 March 1970.

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