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257 OCV

1978 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

Registration257 OCV
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,251 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,915 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 71,913 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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257 OCV is a 1978 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 257 OCV, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 257 OCV registered?

257 OCV is a 1978 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is 257 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257 OCV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 257 OCV have outstanding finance?

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