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XPC 717G

1969 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,999 mi
Last recorded40,999 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1969 Triumph Herald 120041,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 717G
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,999 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to body and chassis

rear springs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,162 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to body and chassis

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,644 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion nearside rear chassis

general vehicle corrosion to chassis and body underside

Fail 12 Feb 2010 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion nearside rear chassis

general vehicle corrosion to chassis and body underside

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 38,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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XPC 717G is a 1969 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 41,059 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPC 717G, 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 57 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 XPC 717G registered?

XPC 717G is a 1969 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 4 March 1969.

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