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TXC 44J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111 mi
Last recorded111 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXC 44J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer raised tread areas

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer raised tread areas

Fail 20 May 2017 110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer raised tread areas

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer raised tread areas

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,983 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 96,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 96,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 94,781 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 94,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,656 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 93,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 92,796 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TXC 44J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 TXC 44J, 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 TXC 44J registered?

TXC 44J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is TXC 44J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXC 44J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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