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OPR 628J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 628J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2009 80,165 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 77,726 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 77,726 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 74,981 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 74,981 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 73,154 miles

all chassis has slight corrosion

slight play in all steering and suspension joints

Fail 15 May 2006 73,154 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in all steering and front suspension joints

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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OPR 628J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 OPR 628J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OPR 628J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 12 May 1971.

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