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GLW 308J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,779 mi
Last recorded11,779 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLW 308J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,779 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 11,768 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

slight play in offside steering rack

unable to fully asses underside due to underseal being applied

Pass 1 Jun 2015 11,768 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

slight play in offside steering rack

unable to fully asses underside due to underseal being applied

Pass 7 Apr 2014 11,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,580 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 11,487 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s/f floor pan excessivly corroded

oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

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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GLW 308J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLW 308J, 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 GLW 308J registered?

GLW 308J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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