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LPD 295D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Grey Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPD 295D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 71,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 70,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 70,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,276 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,153 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 67,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,696 miles
Fail 26 May 2006

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LPD 295D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Grey with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,508 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 LPD 295D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LPD 295D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 6 January 1966.

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