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730 XUA

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

18,437 mi
Last recorded18,437 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration730 XUA
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,437 miles

small noise to o/s/f wheel bearing

small play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Oct 2006 18,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

small noise to o/s/f wheel bearing

small play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

small noise to o/s/f wheel bearing

small play to both front wheel bearings

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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730 XUA is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 730 XUA, 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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730 XUA is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 19 July 1961.

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