MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
signs of standing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
signs of standing
not able to assess front to rear brake pipe due to protective covering
offside washer jet inoperative
slight play offside and nearside track rod inner joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside 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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both battery terminals insecure
front wiper blades smeary
nearside front door stiff to open from inside
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 13/60?
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GYL 14J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GYL 14J, 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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How do I check the history of GYL 14J?
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What year was GYL 14J registered?
GYL 14J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 14 May 1971.
Is GYL 14J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYL 14J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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