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JHM 145K

1971 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,418 mi
Last recorded35,418 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 145K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 35,418 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 35,418 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,192 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,424 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 30,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,255 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 30,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,895 miles

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

surface corrosion on chassis area

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 26,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 26,010 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 25,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JHM 145K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 JHM 145K, 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 JHM 145K registered?

JHM 145K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 11 August 1971.

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