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CHJ 214B

1962 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,230 mi
Last recorded39,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 214B
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 39,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,177 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 38,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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CHJ 214B is a 1962 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CHJ 214B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CHJ 214B?

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What year was CHJ 214B registered?

CHJ 214B is a 1962 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1962.

Is CHJ 214B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHJ 214B shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHJ 214B have outstanding finance?

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