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MOT reliability

Triumph Herald convertable

8 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Triumph Herald convertable vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Herald convertable has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,306 miles.

8
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
286
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Herald convertable problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Herald convertable MOT tests:

  • Other123%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Steering4%
  • Brakes1%

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Triumph Herald convertable MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Herald convertable MOT tests:

  1. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (7 times)
  2. Oil leak (6 times)
  3. Oil leak (4 times)
  4. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
  5. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  7. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
  8. various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side (3 times)
  9. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
  10. Evidence of scrubbing to rear tyres (2 times)
  11. Evidence of severe scrubbing to both front tyres - Tracking is Advisable (2 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  13. varius places welded inside and out (2 times)
  14. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
  15. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)

Triumph Herald convertable pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1969 1 12 100% 92,987
1968 3 26 73% 83,390
1967 2 16 75% 20,832
1966 1 16 62% 79,326
1965 1 2 50% —

Triumph Herald convertable reliability FAQ

Across 8 Triumph Herald convertable vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Herald convertable MOT issues are: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d); Oil leak; Oil leak .

The typical Triumph Herald convertable in our data has covered around 66,306 miles.

Compare the Triumph Herald convertable

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