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AFK 755A

1963 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald 120059,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 755A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,330 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 75,321 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 52,814 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis member but not considered excessive

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

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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AFK 755A is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AFK 755A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFK 755A registered?

AFK 755A is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 March 1963.

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The MOT history for AFK 755A shows 3 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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