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Triumph Herald 1200

Green · Petrol · 1964 · 1,147 cc

97 NOTMOT history

97 NOT is a green petrol Triumph Herald 1200 first used on 21 Dec 1964. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 48,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,034 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 NOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Herald 1200
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,147 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
21 Dec 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 NOT was last recorded at 48,034 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 4,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2019: 43,370 miles, lower than 47,370 miles on 1 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,370 miles · 3 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
4,664 miles
Average per year
165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,034 miles
  • 2019 – 43,370 miles
  • 2017 – 46,639 miles
  • 2007 – 44,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded no excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Both head light poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Noise from osr shock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak from rear deff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Os steering rack boot has slight split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under side getting rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

5 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,034 miles (+4,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    247455013496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded no excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass43,370 miles (-4,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    390172634858
    • AdvisoryBoth head light poor
    • AdvisoryNoise from osr shock
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear deff
    • AdvisoryOs steering rack boot has slight split
    • AdvisoryUnder side getting rusty
  3. Fail47,370 miles (+731)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,370 miles
    Test number
    744007503703
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth head light poor
    • AdvisoryNoise from osr shock
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear deff
    • AdvisoryOs steering rack boot has slight split
    • AdvisoryUnder side getting rusty
  4. Pass46,639 miles (+1,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    615937164536
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLeak from differential
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes
  5. Pass44,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    483999157197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 NOT

What vehicle is registration 97 NOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 NOT on a green petrol Triumph Herald 1200 first used on 21 Dec 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 97 NOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 NOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 NOT?
The MOT on 97 NOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 NOT done?
97 NOT was recorded at 48,034 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 165 miles a year.
Has 97 NOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 NOT has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on 97 NOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 97 NOT find?
97 NOT passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front floor pan corroded no excessive; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear body mount slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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