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YRY 13J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,054 mi
Last recorded34,054 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRY 13J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,110 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

the welding to both rear out rigers appears to be of a poor standard (recomend that thay both be replaced)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 28,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YRY 13J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YRY 13J, 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 YRY 13J registered?

YRY 13J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is YRY 13J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRY 13J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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