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BHW 514A

1963 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

1,954 mi
Last recorded1,954 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 514A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 1,954 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 1,954 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 1,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn falcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached falcrum pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BHW 514A is a 1963 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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

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 BHW 514A, 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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What year was BHW 514A registered?

BHW 514A is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 October 1963.

Is BHW 514A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHW 514A shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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