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898 AVJ

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 AVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2006 59,915 miles

corrosion in front modified crossmember

near side rear footbrake lower effort than offside rear

non-standard engine,suspension,brakes,steering,chassis e.t.c,heavely modified all appears to be tig and mig welded extensively but well engineered.advise customer to recheck all bolts e.t.c after some use due to amount of modifications

some flexing of lower bulkhead panel,limited vision.

some smoke emmision,engine overfilled with oil

wear in rear axle lower pins

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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898 AVJ is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,480 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 898 AVJ, 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 64 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 898 AVJ registered?

898 AVJ is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 2 April 1962.

Is 898 AVJ safe to buy?

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