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EYC 789J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,955 mi
Last recorded26,955 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYC 789J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 26,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,102 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 26,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,248 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,979 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,979 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,296 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,925 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,349 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,176 miles

Oil leaking from engine sump and gearbox

Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leaking from engine sump and gearbox

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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EYC 789J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EYC 789J, 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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What year was EYC 789J registered?

EYC 789J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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The MOT history for EYC 789J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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