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RVR 616J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,994 mi
Last recorded31,994 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVR 616J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,994 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,720 miles

General corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,937 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 30,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 20,512 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

passenger door handle loose

Pass 30 Dec 2006 25,830 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 25,830 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 25,207 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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RVR 616J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RVR 616J, 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 RVR 616J registered?

RVR 616J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 5 May 1971.

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