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408 VFC

1964 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,475 mi
Last recorded14,475 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1964 Triumph Herald53,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration408 VFC
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 14,475 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 14,475 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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408 VFC is a 1964 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 53,032 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 659 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 408 VFC, 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 62 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 408 VFC registered?

408 VFC is a 1964 Triumph Herald, first registered on 19 November 1964.

Is 408 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 408 VFC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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