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AMB 252K

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,828 mi
Last recorded4,828 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 252K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 4,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 4,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 4,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 4,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 4,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 3,776 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 3,771 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AMB 252K is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AMB 252K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMB 252K registered?

AMB 252K is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is AMB 252K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMB 252K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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