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EFX 244D

1966 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,639 mi
Last recorded60,639 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald52,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 244D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 60,639 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 60,639 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 37,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 30,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,355 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 26,355 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,151 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,050 miles

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

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

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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EFX 244D is a 1966 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 52,944 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFX 244D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFX 244D registered?

EFX 244D is a 1966 Triumph Herald, first registered on 10 February 1966.

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