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MGP 248D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,304 mi
Last recorded79,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 248D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,304 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency 25% minimum allowed 25%

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,974 miles

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,563 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake discs inner faces pitted.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,172 miles

diff has oil leak

engine has oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

diff has oil leak

engine has oil leak

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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MGP 248D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MGP 248D, 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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What year was MGP 248D registered?

MGP 248D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 20 January 1966.

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