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FPH 539J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,497 mi
Last recorded69,497 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPH 539J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,497 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in nearside floor pan

corrosion in offside front body by bonnet lock

nearside wing mirror glass missing

radiator cap missing

rear road spring corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 69,414 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in nearside floor pan

corrosion in offside front body by bonnet lock

nearside wing mirror glass missing

radiator cap missing

rear road spring corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

n/s/r chassis rail corroded not in prescribe area

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,809 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,389 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,389 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,460 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 46,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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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FPH 539J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPH 539J, 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 FPH 539J registered?

FPH 539J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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