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GRB 827C

1965 Triumph Herald 12/50

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,892 mi
Last recorded4,892 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 12/5060,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRB 827C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 4,892 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 4,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 4,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear panard bar n/s bush worn

park brake only just met minimum requiements

Fail 19 Aug 2017 4,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear panard bar n/s bush worn

park brake only just met minimum requiements

Pass 29 Aug 2016 3,904 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,436 miles

Nearside Front slightly perished

rear panard rod bushs worn

sight play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 Aug 2014 1,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012

lights not fitted day use only

no arches fitted

no screen fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

lights not fitted day use only

Pass 1 Jul 2011
Pass 2 Jul 2010 1 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 8 Aug 2007 75,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 73,992 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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GRB 827C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRB 827C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRB 827C registered?

GRB 827C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 19 August 1965.

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The MOT history for GRB 827C shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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