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PFY 399J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,161 mi
Last recorded11,161 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFY 399J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 11,161 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 11,159 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,937 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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PFY 399J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PFY 399J, 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 PFY 399J registered?

PFY 399J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is PFY 399J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFY 399J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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