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ABD 209J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABD 209J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,843 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside handbrake eefiency lower than offside

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2010 64,705 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine idle speed irratic

Pass 12 May 2009 64,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 64,402 miles

slight play in nearside trunnion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside track end gaitor perished

Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,201 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 13/60?

Based on 13,810 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,555
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 807
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
brake binding 485
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 464
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 369
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ABD 209J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 13/60 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABD 209J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 13/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Herald 13/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABD 209J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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