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CFD 888J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 888J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,984 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,270 miles

exhaust noisey

headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear tyre perished

screen washers poor operation

Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,235 miles

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

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

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

exhaust noisey

front brake imbalance near upper limit

headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear tyre perished

screen washers poor operation

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,383 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advise offside front tyre perished on the outer sidewall to tread area

front wipers starting to smear across windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2012 49,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise offside front tyre perished on the outer sidewall to tread area

front wipers starting to smear across windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,216 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,889 miles

slight wear in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,627 miles

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

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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CFD 888J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CFD 888J, 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 CFD 888J registered?

CFD 888J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 14 May 1971.

Is CFD 888J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFD 888J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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