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GYL 14J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 14J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,365 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,107 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 38,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,394 miles

signs of standing

Fail 18 Nov 2014 38,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,291 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,958 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,578 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 36,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,563 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,542 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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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