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RVS 533

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Cream Petrol 1187cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVS 533
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,187cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 70,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in nearside front lower trunnion bushes

Pass 4 May 2016 69,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,708 miles

various points of surface corrosion all over vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various points of surface corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,732 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,717 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 67,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside front inner track rod has slight

Offside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 25 May 2011 666,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 63,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Near side front wheel arch corroded and seperating from wing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RVS 533 is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Cream with a 1,187cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 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 RVS 533, 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 65 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RVS 533 is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 2 August 1961.

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