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HBC 896N

1975 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,045 mi
Last recorded11,045 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBC 896N
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 11,045 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 876 miles

no vin plate

Fail 9 Aug 2012 870 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

no vin plate

Pass 24 May 2011 291 miles

Wipers poor

Fail 18 May 2011 291 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Wipers poor

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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HBC 896N is a 1975 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBC 896N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Herald is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HBC 896N?

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What year was HBC 896N registered?

HBC 896N is a 1975 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HBC 896N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBC 896N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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