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HWB 222J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,650 mi
Last recorded39,650 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWB 222J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,674 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,177 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,174 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,794 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,945 miles

Front Brake Disc Corroded

O/S / N/S wheel bearings slight play

O/S Out rigger slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,852 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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HWB 222J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 HWB 222J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HWB 222J registered?

HWB 222J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 18 February 1971.

Is HWB 222J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWB 222J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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