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YLT 135H

1970 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,562 mi
Last recorded41,562 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Herald 120070,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLT 135H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,562 miles

tub has corrosion and weld repairs

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,918 miles

corrosion at floorpans/sills

general rust/repairs throughout

nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at floorpans/sills

general rust/repairs throughout

nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,078 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,989 miles

Oil leak

both n/s tyre valves perished

slight free play in upper steering column support

Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both n/s tyre valves perished

slight dampness around both rear wheel cyclinders/backing plates

slight free play in upper steering column support

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,113 miles

both n/s tyre valves perished

both rear lower inner wheel arches/sills corroded - not considered excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2013 37,105 miles

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

both n/s tyre valves perished

both rear lower inner wheel arches/sills corroded - not considered excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2007 34,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,435 miles

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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YLT 135H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLT 135H, 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 YLT 135H registered?

YLT 135H is a 1970 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 2 April 1970.

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