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HPE 883C

1965 Triumph Herald 12/50

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,868 mi
Last recorded39,868 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 12/5060,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 883C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,639 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,969 miles

battery insecure

intermittant fault with horn

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight blow to front exhaust

slight play to both steering arms

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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HPE 883C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,541 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 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPE 883C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPE 883C registered?

HPE 883C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is HPE 883C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 883C 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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