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TFV 260J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFV 260J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 73,819 miles

rear chassis has signs of corrosion

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,279 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,279 miles

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

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

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

Off side front floor pan corroded and hold

nearside rear floor pan corroded and holed behind wheel arch

Pass 23 May 2014 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,118 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 523 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 98,494 miles

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

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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TFV 260J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TFV 260J, 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 TFV 260J registered?

TFV 260J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is TFV 260J safe to buy?

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