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BRX 814J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,397 mi
Last recorded94,397 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 814J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,397 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,264 miles

Nearside door step corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2010 94,030 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 94,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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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BRX 814J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BRX 814J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRX 814J registered?

BRX 814J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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