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MAS 174

1971 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,678 mi
Last recorded31,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAS 174
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,678 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear n/s and o/s cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

windscreen wash hand pump difficult to prime

Pass 2 Jul 2016 31,640 miles

All 4 tyres cracked in places when under load

N/s/f brake sticking slightly

Slight play detected in n/s inner steering joint

Surface corrosion around underside of vehicle front to rear (chassis / floor)

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,616 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked when under load

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes slightly sticking

slight engine oil leak

slight play detected in n/s steering tie rod at steering rack

surface corroision around underside of vehicle - on chassis / floor areas front to rear

various suspension bushes / rubbers showing signs of wear all over vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,601 miles

slight play detected in n/s steering tie rod at steering rack

surface corrosion around underside of vehicle - on chassis / floor areas from front to rear

various suspension bushes / rubbers showing signs of wear all over vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,572 miles

general surface corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,217 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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MAS 174 is a 1971 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAS 174, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of MAS 174?

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What year was MAS 174 registered?

MAS 174 is a 1971 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MAS 174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAS 174 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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