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EYW 654C

1965 Triumph Herald 12/50

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,990 mi
Last recorded17,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 12/5060,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYW 654C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 11,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 9,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2009 9,904 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

o/s rear rtyre outer side wall showing signs of perishing .

Fail 13 Sep 2007 9,489 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Spare tyre defective

play in steering rack .

Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,447 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 9,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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EYW 654C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,541 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 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYW 654C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYW 654C registered?

EYW 654C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 15 September 1965.

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