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DLH 855J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,291 mi
Last recorded32,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLH 855J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,172 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2010 32,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DLH 855J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DLH 855J, 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.

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What year was DLH 855J registered?

DLH 855J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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