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BLJ 550A

1962 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1502cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,464 mi
Last recorded92,464 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald57,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 550A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,502cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 May 2023 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body work taped up and damaged

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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BLJ 550A is a 1962 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,502cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 57,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLJ 550A, 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 64 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLJ 550A registered?

BLJ 550A is a 1962 Triumph Herald, first registered on 22 March 1962.

Is BLJ 550A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 550A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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