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129 FYH

1963 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,849 mi
Last recorded32,849 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration129 FYH
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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129 FYH is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 129 FYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 129 FYH?

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What year was 129 FYH registered?

129 FYH is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 17 May 1963.

Is 129 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 129 FYH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 129 FYH have outstanding finance?

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