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175 XUA

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration175 XUA
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn Intermittant

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,158 miles

blocks of wood under drivers seat

front brake hoses covered

horn operation poor

various brake pipes starting to rust

various oil leaks from engine/axle/gearbox

Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

blocks of wood under drivers seat

front brake hoses covered

horn operation poor

various brake pipes starting to rust

various oil leaks from engine/axle/gearbox

Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,134 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

diff unit damp

exhaust leaking

front and rear indicators flashing orange

front wheel bearings poor

nearside wiper split

slight side to side and lateral movement at steering wheel

tickover high

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,816 miles

idle erratic

rear brake pipes rusting

rear exhaust in poor condition/splitting

various engine oil leaks

wiper blades splitting

Fail 15 Jul 2011 60,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

idle erratic

rear brake pipes rusting

rear exhaust in poor condition/splitting

various engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,733 miles

nearside brake hose fouling slightly on the tyre when on full lock

offside front brake hose fouling slightly on the coil spring when on full lock

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 59,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly. petrol cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,856 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,827 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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175 XUA is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 175 XUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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175 XUA is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 25 May 1961.

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