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150 BFU

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,555 mi
Last recorded33,555 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration150 BFU
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,419 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nsf brake hose perished †osr wheel bearing slightly noisy †boot floor corroded & repaired †both front shock lower bushes worn †chassis & floors corroded & repaired, covered in underseal making inspection difficult †play at front lower trunions/swivel

rear brake inbalance

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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150 BFU is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 150 BFU, 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 64 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 150 BFU registered?

150 BFU is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 16 February 1962.

Is 150 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 150 BFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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