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HWT 613J

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald 13/6056,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWT 613J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 86,936 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering column (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,973 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,634 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,629 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,000 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 82,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 May 2007 82,777 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 82,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator top hose splitting

Pass 6 May 2006 82,436 miles

radiator top hose splitting

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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HWT 613J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWT 613J, 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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HWT 613J is a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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