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PDL 646R

1977 Triumph Herald

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,720 mi
Last recorded85,720 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 646R
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 May 2017 85,720 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 85,716 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 85,712 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2014 85,694 miles

both front lower swivals slight play

Pass 9 May 2013 85,685 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 85,653 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 85,630 miles

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

both front out riggers corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 85,591 miles

nearside front tyre pearished

nearside rack gator pearished

Pass 18 May 2009 85,563 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 85,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 85,369 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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PDL 646R is a 1977 Triumph Herald in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PDL 646R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Herald is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDL 646R registered?

PDL 646R is a 1977 Triumph Herald, first registered on 5 July 1977.

Is PDL 646R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDL 646R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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