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DYA 821J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

14,542 mi
Last recorded14,542 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 821J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 14,542 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 14,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with paint (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with paint (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion marked with paint (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 14,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 14,441 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 14,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 14,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 14,207 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 14,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,048 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r lower ahock bush worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 14,039 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lower ahock bush worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,922 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 13,921 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,518 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,515 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 122,301 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle , floor and boot areas , welding work on vehicle coverd with underseal , not holed

Fail 16 Mar 2006 112,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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DYA 821J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DYA 821J, 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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DYA 821J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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