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3983 VB

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3983 VB
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 73,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all rear stop lamps intermittently stick & stay on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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3983 VB is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3983 VB, 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 3983 VB registered?

3983 VB is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 28 December 1962.

Is 3983 VB safe to buy?

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