MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general sill/floor (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general sill/floor (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
rear floor corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
boot floor corroded
Oil leak
boot floor corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
offside steering rack boot twisted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 13/60?
Based on 13,810 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.
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HBJ 126J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HBJ 126J, 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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What year was HBJ 126J registered?
HBJ 126J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is HBJ 126J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBJ 126J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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