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692 XVU

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration692 XVU
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,197 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,327 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,594 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,573 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,382 miles

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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692 XVU is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 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 692 XVU, 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 65 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 692 XVU registered?

692 XVU is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 26 October 1961.

Is 692 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 692 XVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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