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GAB 552J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,857 mi
Last recorded34,857 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAB 552J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 34,857 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,998 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,044 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,042 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,357 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 24,646 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 80,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 23,227 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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GAB 552J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GAB 552J, 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 GAB 552J registered?

GAB 552J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 25 March 1971.

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The MOT history for GAB 552J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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