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480 DWV

1964 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1964 Triumph Herald 120049,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 DWV
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 98,891 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 98,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,180 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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480 DWV is a 1964 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 49,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 480 DWV, 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 62 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 480 DWV registered?

480 DWV is a 1964 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 11 March 1964.

Is 480 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 480 DWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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