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YCR 578J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCR 578J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 72,178 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Ther are oil leaks from, engine /gearbox / rear diff.

Pass 19 Nov 2022 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 69,239 miles

Coolant leak at radiator

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 63,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 62,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,222 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 61,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 61,159 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 61,159 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 61,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 61,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 May 2012 60,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s inner wing sheild corroded at lower end

Pass 23 May 2011 60,880 miles

very slight noiseat o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 17 May 2010 60,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,045 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,686 miles

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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YCR 578J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCR 578J, 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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What year was YCR 578J registered?

YCR 578J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is YCR 578J safe to buy?

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