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478 FXO

1963 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,173 mi
Last recorded6,173 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald 120059,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 FXO
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,173 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 6,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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478 FXO is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue 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 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,353 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 478 FXO, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 478 FXO registered?

478 FXO is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 May 1963.

Is 478 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 FXO 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.

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