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OSK 581

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,805 mi
Last recorded64,805 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 581
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,797 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 64,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,740 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,681 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 64,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OSK 581 is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSK 581, 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 65 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSK 581?

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What year was OSK 581 registered?

OSK 581 is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 3 October 1961.

Is OSK 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 581 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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