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GYV 189J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,261 mi
Last recorded40,261 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 189J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,261 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise damage to nearside mirror

advise slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise damage to nearside mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,035 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 40,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,029 miles

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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GYV 189J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYV 189J, 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 GYV 189J registered?

GYV 189J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 3 June 1971.

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