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RLG 790D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,939 mi
Last recorded51,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLG 790D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,939 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 51,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 50,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 50,468 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,590 miles

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

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

rear view mirror damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear view mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,644 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,804 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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RLG 790D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLG 790D, 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 RLG 790D registered?

RLG 790D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 2 May 1966.

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