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GTW 905H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,172 mi
Last recorded86,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTW 905H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,032 miles

n/s/r floor corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2006 86,026 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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GTW 905H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GTW 905H, 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 GTW 905H registered?

GTW 905H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 16 January 1970.

Is GTW 905H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTW 905H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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