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BHJ 247J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,087 mi
Last recorded90,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 247J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,087 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 90,084 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 89,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 89,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 89,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow reaction (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake backing plate damp

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 47,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,116 miles

Front wiper blads slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2011 46,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,845 miles

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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BHJ 247J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BHJ 247J, 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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What year was BHJ 247J registered?

BHJ 247J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is BHJ 247J safe to buy?

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