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XLD 58

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,710 mi
Last recorded40,710 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLD 58
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 40,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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XLD 58 is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,480 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 XLD 58, 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 64 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 XLD 58 registered?

XLD 58 is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 25 January 1962.

Is XLD 58 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLD 58 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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