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348 UYU

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,659 mi
Last recorded86,659 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration348 UYU
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,659 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front (2.4.G.2)

os rear body to chassis showing signs of corrosion

shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

underside of car covered in under seal and oil

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os rear body to chassis showing signs of corrosion

shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

underside of car covered with underseal and oil

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,509 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four valve stems perished ,advise replacement

ns front tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

small but deep cut in os front tyre

underside of car covered with underseal and oil

Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four valve stems perished ,advise replacement

ns front tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

small but deep cut in os front tyre

underside of car covered with underseal and oil

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,941 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,530 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE CHECKING AS THE WIRES UNDER DASH SMELT HOT AFTER THE LIGHTS HAD BEEN ON

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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348 UYU is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 348 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 348 UYU?

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What year was 348 UYU registered?

348 UYU is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 4 June 1962.

Is 348 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 348 UYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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