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AJH 624A

1963 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 624A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,075 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded & front/rear suspension components

Fail 9 Aug 2023 88,075 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded & front/rear suspension components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,031 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake pads worn, Less than 50 percent

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,019 miles

Engine & gear box oil leak

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,779 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust blow centre joint

little reserve left on hand brake lever

o/s rear axle seal leaking grease

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,439 miles

both front wheel bearings has slight play

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly centre joints

o/s and n/s rear boot floors corroded

o/s front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 4 May 2017 87,140 miles

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 4 May 2017 87,140 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,980 miles

Exhaust blowing slightley from middle joint

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear chassi slightley corroded

Slightley engine oil leak

Slightley gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,549 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly front joints

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Apr 2015 18,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly front joints

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2014 13,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 53,532 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel hose damp from fuel pump

Pass 11 May 2011 69,179 miles

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

n/s/r boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s/r boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2010 85,183 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 81,363 miles

o/s/floor corroded but not structural

o/s/r chassis rail corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 May 2008 78,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 75,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 71,767 miles

advise rubber fuel lines slightly perished

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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AJH 624A is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Red with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJH 624A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJH 624A is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 April 1963.

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