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YAR 794K

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,491 mi
Last recorded27,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAR 794K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,699 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,887 miles

Oil leak

oil around king pin area

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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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YAR 794K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAR 794K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAR 794K registered?

YAR 794K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is YAR 794K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAR 794K shows 8 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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