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RPH 279F

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,635 mi
Last recorded55,635 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 279F
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,810 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,072 miles

hc a little high on idle

hole no near side rear floor

mats in drivers foot weld loose and can be dangerouse

near side inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,052 miles

holed and rusted on o/side chassis out/irrgger

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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RPH 279F is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPH 279F, 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.

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What year was RPH 279F registered?

RPH 279F is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is RPH 279F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPH 279F shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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