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RKV 132H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKV 132H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2016 74,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,213 miles

damage to front chassis legs

Fail 23 Apr 2011 67,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to front chassis legs

Pass 15 May 2010 66,002 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 64,166 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,216 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 63,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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RKV 132H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,266 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 RKV 132H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKV 132H registered?

RKV 132H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 6 May 1970.

Is RKV 132H safe to buy?

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