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4251 MY

1960 Triumph Herald

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,189 mi
Last recorded73,189 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1960 Triumph Herald45,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4251 MY
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,825 miles

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

rear brake balance

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 72,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,330 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,839 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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4251 MY is a 1960 Triumph Herald in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,546 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 4251 MY, 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 66 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4251 MY registered?

4251 MY is a 1960 Triumph Herald, first registered on 31 March 1960.

Is 4251 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4251 MY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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