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DYD 983J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,771 mi
Last recorded47,771 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 983J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing had a hole cut out

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,137 miles

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

Oil leak front and rear ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Near and Offside (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,755 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush near and offside upper deteriorated (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 42,739 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush near and offside upper deteriorated (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,897 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front of centre section of chassis, near and offside (6.1.B.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

some hoses and or pipes covered with rubber piping

Fail 26 Oct 2015 38,873 miles

Nearside 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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front of centre section of chassis, near and offside (6.1.B.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

some hoses and or pipes covered with rubber piping

Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,532 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,215 miles

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

front and rear no plates condition poor

windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,487 miles

o/s front tyre cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2012 24,487 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,349 miles

extensive welding on chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,569 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,107 miles

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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DYD 983J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYD 983J, 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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DYD 983J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 4 May 1971.

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