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DWK 212C

1976 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWK 212C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,257 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 64,257 miles

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

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,123 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 63,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,296 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 57,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 56,306 miles

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

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

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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DWK 212C is a 1976 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DWK 212C, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Herald is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DWK 212C registered?

DWK 212C is a 1976 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is DWK 212C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWK 212C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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