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VFO 444

1963 Triumph Herald 1200

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,450 mi
Last recorded24,450 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald 120059,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 444
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,450 miles

handbrake poor

Pass 31 May 2012 23,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,927 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken / rear tyres cracking / play to font lower trunions

Fail 20 Sep 2010 23,927 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear exhaust hanger broken / rear tyres cracking / play to font lower trunions

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 23,927 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 99,756 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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VFO 444 is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,353 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VFO 444, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFO 444 registered?

VFO 444 is a 1963 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 22 July 1963.

Is VFO 444 safe to buy?

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