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RGP 817E

1967 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,948 mi
Last recorded13,948 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1967 Triumph Herald 120055,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 817E
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,948 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 13,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,825 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,535 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 2,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2012 45,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 42,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,068 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s r chassis rail corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,620 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 41,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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RGP 817E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 55,879 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RGP 817E, 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 59 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGP 817E registered?

RGP 817E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 July 1967.

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