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TJO 262K

1971 Triumph Herald

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,910 mi
Last recorded2,910 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 262K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 2,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 2,887 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 1,651 miles

Front brakes out of balance

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

Pass 16 May 2017 941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust strap broken

Pass 3 May 2016 131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,203 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 97,197 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,326 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear brakes low readings

Pass 14 May 2011 95,463 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 93,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 92,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 92,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 87,931 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 86,271 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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TJO 262K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TJO 262K, 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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TJO 262K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is TJO 262K safe to buy?

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