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VUO 768J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,657 mi
Last recorded4,657 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUO 768J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 4,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 4,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 4,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight play in n/s stering rack drum stick

Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,537 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,066 miles

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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VUO 768J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUO 768J, 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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How do I check the history of VUO 768J?

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What year was VUO 768J registered?

VUO 768J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 27 July 1971.

Is VUO 768J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUO 768J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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