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VMA 548J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,588 mi
Last recorded9,588 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 548J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,588 miles

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

n/s/f floor rusty/corroded / oil ,leak /

play to n/s/f king pin/trunion

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,576 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded/rusty / play to n/s/f lower king pin/trunion

Pass 11 Jul 2013 8,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,731 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 8,731 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,886 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,775 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,017 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VMA 548J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMA 548J, 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 VMA 548J registered?

VMA 548J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VMA 548J safe to buy?

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