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GLW 642J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLW 642J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,899 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,893 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,296 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,035 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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GLW 642J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GLW 642J, 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 642J registered?

GLW 642J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is GLW 642J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLW 642J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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