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FYH 653C

1965 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,417 mi
Last recorded55,417 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 120050,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 653C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,071 miles

front shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 15 Apr 2016 55,068 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r suspension arm fixing (2.4.A.3)

front shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,771 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on floor pans and rear sills

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 54,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 53,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,913 miles

UNDER VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,293 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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FYH 653C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 50,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYH 653C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYH 653C?

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What year was FYH 653C registered?

FYH 653C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 27 August 1965.

Is FYH 653C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYH 653C shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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