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KVU 142G

1968 Triumph Herald 13/60

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,983 mi
Last recorded26,983 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1968 Triumph Herald 13/6054,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVU 142G
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 13/60
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,983 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 26,983 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 26,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2006 26,248 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

oil leak

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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KVU 142G is a 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 54,290 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 13/60 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVU 142G, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Herald 13/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVU 142G registered?

KVU 142G is a 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60, first registered on 5 August 1968.

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