MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH HERALDs year 1969

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Pass percent:67.34%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH HERALD year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:4,081 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	324
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	159
Headlamp aim out of alignment	156
Registration plate lamp issues	151
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	128
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	116
Rear brake binding	81
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	71
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Brake pipe excessively corroded	37
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	32
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	31
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	29
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	27
Rear brake application uneven	26
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	24
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	22
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	21
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	20
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Front brake application uneven	19
Registration plate issues	18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Brake hose damaged	16
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Windscreen washer not working	14
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	8
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
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\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4

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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH HERALDs year 1969

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