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SFK 587K

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFK 587K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 53,323 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 53,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,667 miles

both front engine mountings splitting and perrished.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,071 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 52,067 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

slight play top secure bracket on steering colunm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,680 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 51,304 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,299 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside front brake hose is slight stretched on lock to lock!

Offside front brake hose is slight stretched on lock to lock!

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,589 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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SFK 587K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SFK 587K, 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 SFK 587K registered?

SFK 587K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 26 August 1971.

Is SFK 587K safe to buy?

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