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878 ECE

1964 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,670 mi
Last recorded3,670 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1964 Triumph Herald53,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration878 ECE
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 3,670 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear hand and foot brake readings low

Fail 7 Feb 2018 3,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,401 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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878 ECE is a 1964 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 53,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 878 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 62 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 878 ECE registered?

878 ECE is a 1964 Triumph Herald, first registered on 6 January 1964.

Is 878 ECE safe to buy?

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