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705 YUH

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 YUH
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,539 miles

light switch housing loose

very slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

washer jets need cleaning out properly

Pass 12 Sep 2010 61,673 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2010 61,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,009 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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705 YUH is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 705 YUH, 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 705 YUH registered?

705 YUH is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 10 November 1961.

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