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FPC 585J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 585J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 53,074 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes showing minor corrosion in areas

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front chassis / body mount corroded

offside rear floor holed

Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,879 miles

see original vt32

Fail 6 Jun 2006 52,879 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

25% front brake imbalance - pulling to offside

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both track rod ends & both upper wishbone swivel joints have grease seals missing

offside rear floor holed

offside rear inner wheel arch has a hole

oil leak

slight play in both steering rack mounts

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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FPC 585J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC 585J, 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 FPC 585J registered?

FPC 585J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 12 March 1971.

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