MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,911 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
N/S REAR U/J SLIGHT PLAY.
REAR No PLATE COLOUR FADING.
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
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VEL 556J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VEL 556J, 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 VEL 556J registered?
VEL 556J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is VEL 556J safe to buy?
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