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WCG 211H

1978 Triumph Herald 12/50

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,016 mi
Last recorded40,016 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 211H
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 40,016 miles

underside vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,029 miles

Rear exhaust fitting are in a poor condition

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 38,842 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes are in a rusty condition

Oil leak ()

Vehicle and suspension parts are in a rusty condition.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,809 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2013 37,416 miles

Exhaust is in a rusty condition.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 332,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,142 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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WCG 211H is a 1978 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCG 211H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WCG 211H registered?

WCG 211H is a 1978 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is WCG 211H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCG 211H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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