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WPR 553B

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Black Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,289 mi
Last recorded1,289 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 553B
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 1,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 1,278 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 5 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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WPR 553B is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Black with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPR 553B, 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 65 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 WPR 553B registered?

WPR 553B is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 28 June 1961.

Is WPR 553B safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPR 553B 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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