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SEV 542D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 542D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,312 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,035 miles

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

steering slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2023 77,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

steering slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,850 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,103 miles

nearside front brake has a light bind

nearside/ offside front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,692 miles

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

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

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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SEV 542D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEV 542D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEV 542D registered?

SEV 542D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 1 August 1966.

Is SEV 542D safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEV 542D shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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