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AF66 AED

2016 Herald Motor Company Classic

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,939 mi
Last recorded8,939 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic3,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 AED
MakeHerald Motor Company
ModelClassic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 8,939 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 5,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 4,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 4,725 miles

Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) Movement in rear wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 4,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 3,379 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 3,379 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 3,214 miles

How Reliable is the Herald Motor Company Classic?

Based on 1,728 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads
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AF66 AED is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Herald Motor Company Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Herald Motor Company Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF66 AED is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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