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GME 723J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,997 mi
Last recorded60,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGME 723J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,913 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,718 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,718 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,401 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,385 miles

slight lift rack side rods

Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift rack side rods

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,361 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,361 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,195 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 55,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 55,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 55,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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GME 723J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GME 723J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GME 723J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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