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3489 TJ

1963 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,327 mi
Last recorded68,327 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3489 TJ
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,327 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,295 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 67,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,883 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,547 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,411 miles

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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3489 TJ is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3489 TJ, 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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What year was 3489 TJ registered?

3489 TJ is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 25 July 1963.

Is 3489 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3489 TJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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