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KJJ 178D

1966 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 120038,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJJ 178D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 67,056 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,679 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 47,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,171 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,304 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,770 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,403 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,119 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 24,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,934 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f front panel steady bar loose

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,487 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 20,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecurely mounted

offside engine mounting bolts incorrect length (too short)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,752 miles

corrosion in chassis (offside near differential mounting)

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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KJJ 178D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 38,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJJ 178D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJJ 178D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 May 1966.

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