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BAE 440J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,231 mi
Last recorded23,231 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 440J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside body corrosion evident

nearside and offside chassis corrosion evident

nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,203 miles

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

nearside and offside body corrosion evident

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at edges of tread

Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,346 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at edges of tread

Fail 13 Feb 2013 21,346 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at edges of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,894 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low at edges of tread

Fail 10 Jan 2012 19,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low at edges of tread

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,212 miles

slight movement evident in nearside front lower steering joint

Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 5 Jan 2010 16,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,110 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 15,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement evident in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 9,665 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)

slight movement in nearside front lower steering trunion

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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BAE 440J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAE 440J, 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.

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BAE 440J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 22 February 1971.

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