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JHM 958K

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,311 mi
Last recorded81,311 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 958K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,311 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner sills corroded at rear both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,473 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 78,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure 2 nuts missing (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float bush in bulkhead worn (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking 3 way split on top of chassis just above lower suspension arm rear mount (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking joint between copper pipe and flexy hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure excessive movement where attached to dash board (2.1.2d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed not visible on vehicle, plate on o/s bulkhead reads 13724RET not chassis number for this registration number (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not touch screen (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow to opperate (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear boot hinge broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,895 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,873 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 72,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,827 miles

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 958K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JHM 958K, 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 958K registered?

JHM 958K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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