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FOY 959D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

13,467 mi
Last recorded13,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOY 959D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 13,467 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FOY 959D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,508 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 FOY 959D, 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 60 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 FOY 959D registered?

FOY 959D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 6 October 1966.

Is FOY 959D safe to buy?

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