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FFO 199J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,795 mi
Last recorded22,795 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFO 199J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 22,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 22,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 21,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 20,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 20,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 18,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 17,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 17,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 17,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,121 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 17,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 10,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 10,108 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FFO 199J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Blue with a 1,493cc 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 FFO 199J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FFO 199J?

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What year was FFO 199J registered?

FFO 199J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is FFO 199J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFO 199J 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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