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GML 923J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,654 mi
Last recorded90,654 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGML 923J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 90,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 89,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 88,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,193 miles

both rear boot floors corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 73,475 miles

both front chassis outriggers corroding

Pass 29 May 2009 66,932 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 66,932 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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GML 923J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GML 923J, 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 GML 923J registered?

GML 923J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 27 July 1971.

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