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9700 VC

1963 Triumph Herald 1200

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,423 mi
Last recorded50,423 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald 120059,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9700 VC
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,602 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 59,383 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 59,383 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,022 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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9700 VC is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,353 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 9700 VC, 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 63 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 9700 VC registered?

9700 VC is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 16 May 1963.

Is 9700 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9700 VC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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