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XAT 886J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,616 mi
Last recorded58,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAT 886J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,616 miles

ignition switch is not operating as intended (non locking type)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 58,612 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings windscreen pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings windscreen pillar (6.1.B.2)

ignition switch is not operating as intended (non locking type)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,598 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,581 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,164 miles

Battery insecure

boot floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,056 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2008 57,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,722 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 57,722 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

front to rear brake pipe has slight surface corrossion

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,696 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 57,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

near side rear brake binding

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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XAT 886J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XAT 886J, 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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XAT 886J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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