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OTH 992J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,673 mi
Last recorded24,673 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 992J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,521 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,546 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 20,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,419 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 20,399 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,862 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 18,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,566 miles

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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OTH 992J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTH 992J, 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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What year was OTH 992J registered?

OTH 992J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 30 April 1971.

Is OTH 992J safe to buy?

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