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KGJ 276A

1963 Triumph Herald 12/50

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald 12/5064,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 276A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,899 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,897 miles

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

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

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

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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KGJ 276A is a 1963 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 64,387 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 KGJ 276A, 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 63 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 KGJ 276A registered?

KGJ 276A is a 1963 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 22 April 1963.

Is KGJ 276A safe to buy?

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