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YLV 412J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLV 412J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2019 57,412 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,076 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,755 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,491 miles

nsf wheel bearing starting to get noise and s play

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 51,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 50,987 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,607 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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YLV 412J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLV 412J, 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 YLV 412J registered?

YLV 412J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is YLV 412J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLV 412J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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