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EDM 72C

1965 Triumph Herald 1200

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,936 mi
Last recorded10,936 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 120050,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 72C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,936 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

floor corroded

front panel loose

front wings corroded

body has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2016 9,253 miles

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on body

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on floor

Fail 9 Dec 2016 9,235 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on body

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on floor

Pass 10 Dec 2015 7,725 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 7,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,578 miles

all wishbone bushes perished

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine mountings perished

surface corrosion on chassis and outriggers

wear in steering rack eends

Fail 19 Nov 2014 6,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all wishbone bushes perished

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine mountings perished

wear in steering rack eends

Pass 21 Nov 2013 4,657 miles

o/s front outrigger corroded

slight bearing noise from o/s rear

surface corrosion on floor and chassis

wear in both rack ends

wishbone bushes antiroll bar link bushes perished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 2,053 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

slight wear in rear spring bushes

tyres slightly perished

wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Nov 2012 2,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wishbone bushes perished

slight wear in rear spring bushes

tyres slightly perished

wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,832 miles

n/s engine mounting perished

slight wear in n/s track rod end

slight wear in n/s trunnion

slight wear in steering rack ends

Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s engine mounting perished

wear in n/s rack ends

wear in n/s track rod end

wear in n/s trunnion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,274 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

surface corrosion on floors and springs

wear in steering rack ends

Fail 8 Oct 2010 95,171 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on boot floor

corrosion on front springs

corrosion on rear leaf spring

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on floor

wear in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,932 miles

lower trunnions have some wear in them

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lower trunnions have some wear in them

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,094 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,094 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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EDM 72C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 1200 in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 50,918 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDM 72C, 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 61 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 EDM 72C registered?

EDM 72C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 4 February 1965.

Is EDM 72C safe to buy?

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