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414 DKG

1963 Triumph Herald

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

1,833 mi
Last recorded1,833 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration414 DKG
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 1,833 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 1,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 1,833 miles

Front both steering rack ends have slight play

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Mar 2015 1,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 1,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to crack

Fail 14 Sep 2013 1,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 1,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 1,763 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 1,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 1,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

slight play steering column

Fail 9 Jul 2010 1,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,763 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Fail 12 Jun 2009 1,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 30 May 2008 1,763 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 1,763 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 1,763 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 1,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 97,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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414 DKG is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 414 DKG, 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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414 DKG is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 May 1963.

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