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YKT 77J

1986 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,353 mi
Last recorded59,353 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKT 77J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,353 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 59,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,789 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear diff oil leaks.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,455 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,455 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 58,114 miles

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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YKT 77J is a 1986 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKT 77J, 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 40 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKT 77J registered?

YKT 77J is a 1986 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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