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RPX 85E

1967 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1967 Triumph Herald 120055,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPX 85E
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 17,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 7,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trunuion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing Swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine oil below minimum level

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 7,252 miles

Offside Front brake slighty binding.

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

Nearside Front brake slighty binding.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 7,244 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes deteriorated

harsh corrosion inside rear boot

harsh corrosion to underside of car in places

harsh play in front king pins

harsh play in front upper ball joints

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,093 miles

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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RPX 85E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RPX 85E, 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 RPX 85E registered?

RPX 85E is a 1967 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 12 June 1967.

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