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VWK 99H

1978 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,629 mi
Last recorded31,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 99H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,629 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 31,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,434 miles

side light switch intermitanf fault.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 77,413 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,406 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 73,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,154 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,014 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,881 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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VWK 99H is a 1978 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWK 99H, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Herald is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VWK 99H registered?

VWK 99H is a 1978 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is VWK 99H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWK 99H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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