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GDL 582D

1966 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,747 mi
Last recorded83,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 120038,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 582D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,747 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,747 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension trunions have slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2008 83,747 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front lower suspension trunions have slight play

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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GDL 582D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 38,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDL 582D, 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 60 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 GDL 582D registered?

GDL 582D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 14 October 1966.

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