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JTA 246E

1967 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1967 Triumph Herald 120055,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTA 246E
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 97,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,564 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 97,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 May 2014 97,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

slight play in front wheel bearings/battery insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,564 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 May 2012 97,564 miles

Corrosion on bodywork

Front and rear bumpers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brakes slightly binding on

Small coroded hole on N/S front floor pan

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 97,564 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 97,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,564 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear bumper valances corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,658 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 97,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 97,564 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 97,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

O/s/f & o/s/r tyres low on tread

Rear bumper corroded/holed

Rear bumper trim loose

Rear reg plate poor

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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JTA 246E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 55,879 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTA 246E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JTA 246E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 23 January 1967.

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