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FVG 744J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,461 mi
Last recorded12,461 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 744J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2020 12,461 miles

Nearside AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Body panel slightly loose AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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FVG 744J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVG 744J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVG 744J registered?

FVG 744J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is FVG 744J safe to buy?

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