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PTU 942D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,459 mi
Last recorded6,459 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 942D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 May 2017 6,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 5,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,622 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 3,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 854 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 96,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 96,164 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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PTU 942D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTU 942D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTU 942D registered?

PTU 942D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 1 May 1966.

Is PTU 942D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 942D 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.

Does PTU 942D have outstanding finance?

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