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TTM 491K

1971 Triumph Herald

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTM 491K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,234 miles

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

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

brakes feel very dead

floor s and inner arches have some corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,234 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brakes feel very dead

floor s and inner arches have some corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,053 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion to floors, inner arches

surface corrosion to under side

Fail 5 Jun 2020 84,053 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion to floors, inner arches

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,912 miles

Nearside Front side lamp dim

Offside beam poor

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

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

bulk head showing signs of corrosion

rear inner arches, floors both sides and rear inner sill/floors corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings and trunions

Fail 6 Jun 2019 83,912 miles

Nearside Front side lamp dim

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside beam poor

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

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

bulk head showing signs of corrosion

rear inner arches, floors both sides and rear inner sill/floors corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings and trunions

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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TTM 491K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTM 491K, 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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TTM 491K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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