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DCU 469D

1966 Triumph Herald 1200

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,746 mi
Last recorded35,746 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 120038,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCU 469D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 35,746 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 35,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,032 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,021 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,259 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,733 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,733 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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DCU 469D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 38,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCU 469D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 60 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCU 469D registered?

DCU 469D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 14 July 1966.

Is DCU 469D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCU 469D shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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