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VVJ 992K

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVJ 992K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,899 miles

Front inner track rods have slight play - both sides.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear body excessively corroded - not structural.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 62,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front inner track rods have slight play - both sides.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear body excessively corroded - not structural.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,589 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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VVJ 992K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VVJ 992K, 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 VVJ 992K registered?

VVJ 992K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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