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LKS 718J

1971 Triumph Herald

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,287 mi
Last recorded8,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKS 718J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 8,287 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering coupling worn (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in lower trunnions n/s and o/s front

Fail 14 Jun 2017 8,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering coupling worn (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in lower trunnions n/s and o/s front

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering column coupling worn (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s front lower trunnions have wear

Pass 27 May 2015 7,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s front trunnions have slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 May 2015 7,681 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s front trunnions have slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 7,094 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on chassis

slight play in both front lower suspension joints

Fail 23 May 2013 7,094 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on chassis

slight play in both front lower suspension joints

Pass 23 May 2012 6,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 5,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 May 2011 5,352 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,634 miles

Oil leak

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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LKS 718J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LKS 718J, 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 LKS 718J registered?

LKS 718J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 18 May 1971.

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