Herald Motor Company Classic Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Herald Motor Company Classic reliable? We analysed 1,728 real MOT tests across 315 vehicles to find out.
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The Herald Motor Company Classic is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Herald Motor Company Classic.
Herald Motor Company Classic Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Herald Motor Company Classic. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Herald Motor Company Classic MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Herald Motor Company Classic to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Herald Motor Company Classic Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Herald Motor Company Classic models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Herald Motor Company Classic Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Herald Motor Company Classic owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Herald Motor Company Classic MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Herald Motor Company Classic year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,095 | 82.2% | 1,781 | 3,686 | 7,326 |
| 2015 | 544 | 82.9% | 2,597 | 4,743 | 8,774 |
How Long Does a Herald Motor Company Classic Last?
Based on 315 Herald Motor Company Classic vehicles on UK roads.
Herald Motor Company Classic Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Herald Motor Company Classic MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Herald Motor Company Classic
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.9% MOT pass rate from 544 tests
82.2% MOT pass rate from 1,095 tests
The best year to buy a used Herald Motor Company Classic is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.9% across 544 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Herald Motor Company Classic Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Motor Company Classic THIS CAR | 82.6% | 1,728 | 3,998 mi | 11 yrs |
| Herald Motor Company Xf | 73.6% | 2,743 | 5,820 mi | 13 yrs |
| Honda Civic I-dtec Sport | 92.2% | 869 | 69,595 mi | — yrs |
| Honda Sh 300 A-8 | 89.1% | 1,877 | 12,930 mi | 18 yrs |
| Citroen Relay 35 HDI 120 LWB | 72.8% | 559 | 131,594 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Herald Motor Company Xf (73.6% pass rate) and the Honda Civic I-dtec Sport (92.2% pass rate), the Herald Motor Company Classic sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Herald Motor Company Classic has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.6% across 1,728 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Herald Motor Company Classic with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Herald Motor Company Classic owner drives around 437 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Herald Motor Company Classic models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.