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GAS 983

1963 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,324 mi
Last recorded58,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald 120059,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 983
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,113 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 57,217 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 56,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 56,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 55,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 54,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 52,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,704 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,704 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 48,498 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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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GAS 983 is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,353 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 GAS 983, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAS 983 registered?

GAS 983 is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 June 1963.

Is GAS 983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 983 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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