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ESL 150

1971 Triumph Herald 1200

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,144 mi
Last recorded7,144 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 150
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2009 7,144 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,863 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 6,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,805 miles

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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ESL 150 is a 1971 Triumph Herald 1200 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESL 150, 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 55 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 ESL 150 registered?

ESL 150 is a 1971 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ESL 150 safe to buy?

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