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OLB 748E

1967 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1967 Triumph Herald 120055,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLB 748E
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,592 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Slight play nearside front lower suspension joint

Fail 3 Oct 2015 77,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding

Slight play nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,972 miles

rear brake imbalance starting to get high

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,617 miles

Engine mountings starting to split

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Engine mountings starting to split

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Ignition wires needs tidying

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 72,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,468 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,468 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,119 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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OLB 748E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 55,879 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLB 748E, 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 59 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OLB 748E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 17 March 1967.

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