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LKK 249B

1964 Triumph Herald 12/50

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1964 Triumph Herald 12/5051,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKK 249B
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 89,176 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,250 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 87,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,097 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,123 miles

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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LKK 249B is a 1964 Triumph Herald 12/50 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKK 249B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKK 249B registered?

LKK 249B is a 1964 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 11 June 1964.

Is LKK 249B safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKK 249B shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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