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FMY 85J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,835 mi
Last recorded1,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMY 85J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 1,835 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine/gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

front brakes binding slightly

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

o/s front wing corroded

o/s rear chassie out rigger slight damage

Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,582 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine/gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

front brakes binding slightly

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

o/s front wing corroded

o/s rear chassie out rigger slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake/clutch master cylinder mounting point slightly corroded

engine/gearbox and diff oil leaks

n/s rad mount bracket corroded

slight play in n/s inner steering rack end

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,874 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure U BOLTS LOOSE (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake and clutch master cylinder mounting point slightly corroded

engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

n/s rad mount bracket corroded

n/s steering rack gautor slightly deterioated

slight play in n/s inner steering rack end

Fail 5 Sep 2014 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe perished

majority of solid brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f door closure

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel hose perished (pump)

nsf trunion slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel hose perished (pump)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,496 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,142 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 89,063 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,498 miles

ADVISE - O/S/F SHOCK WET WITH OIL

ADVISE - SIGNS OF RUST FROM REAR SUPPORT ARM BOLTS

Fail 16 Nov 2010 84,498 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE - O/S/F SHOCK WET WITH OIL

ADVISE - SIGNS OF RUST FROM REAR SUPPORT ARM BOLTS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 82,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,229 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,113 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 81,113 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 79,750 miles

advise - slight play to rack on near side

advise - wipers and arms be replaced

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
Full Triumph Herald 13/60 reliability report

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FMY 85J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMY 85J, 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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FMY 85J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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