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JWE 605N

1975 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWE 605N
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 90,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,000 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,000 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,000 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 90,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,000 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 90,000 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,009 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 90,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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JWE 605N is a 1975 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWE 605N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Herald is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JWE 605N registered?

JWE 605N is a 1975 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is JWE 605N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWE 605N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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