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HBJ 126J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,352 mi
Last recorded91,352 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBJ 126J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,352 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,347 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,737 miles

Coolant leak

rear floor corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 210 miles

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,303 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 98,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 97,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,968 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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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.

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