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AYK 818B

1964 Triumph Herald 12/50

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2016
Typical for 1964 Triumph Herald 12/5051,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYK 818B
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2016 83,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,685 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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AYK 818B is a 1964 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,807 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 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYK 818B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 62 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYK 818B registered?

AYK 818B is a 1964 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 29 April 1964.

Is AYK 818B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYK 818B shows 6 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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