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FVB 546J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,680 mi
Last recorded26,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVB 546J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 26,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 26,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 25,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,955 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Fail 23 May 2008 66,944 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Pass 15 May 2007 66,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,603 miles

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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FVB 546J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FVB 546J, 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 FVB 546J registered?

FVB 546J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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