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CRV 979C

1965 Triumph Herald 12/50

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 12/5060,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRV 979C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,533 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 75,511 miles

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

exhaust leak center joint

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,092 miles

both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 72,933 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 72,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,188 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 70,730 miles

ooffside rear inner sill skirt corroded

outer edge of nearside front tyre worn

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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CRV 979C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,541 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 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRV 979C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRV 979C?

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What year was CRV 979C registered?

CRV 979C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 15 April 1965.

Is CRV 979C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRV 979C shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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