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KGW 892A

1963 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,958 mi
Last recorded87,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 892A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,958 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,905 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached front bolt locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached rear bolt locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,862 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,862 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,862 miles

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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KGW 892A is a 1963 Triumph Herald 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 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGW 892A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGW 892A registered?

KGW 892A is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 May 1963.

Is KGW 892A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGW 892A 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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