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MVO 477E

1967 Triumph Herald

Grey Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1967 Triumph Herald55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 477E
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,658 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,613 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure trunion to lower arm both sides (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,581 miles

play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,449 miles

play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 8 Jul 2013 83,449 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 8 Jun 2013 83,432 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Cracks to front tyres

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in nearside front inner rack joint

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?

Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 659
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake binding 369
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 358
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MVO 477E is a 1967 Triumph Herald in Grey with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MVO 477E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MVO 477E registered?

MVO 477E is a 1967 Triumph Herald, first registered on 14 July 1967.

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