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459 UXG

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,984 mi
Last recorded91,984 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration459 UXG
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 91,982 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake imbalance 54%

front to rear fuel pipe corroded †front to rear brake pipe front section corroded †various under body corrosion †play in steering rack ends

nsf wiper torn †both front wipers not clearing correctly †start sticking †rear trim insecure †rear diff damp †exhaust rear mount perished

oil leak †sump pan corroded †auiliary belt loose †radiator lower hose split & leaking slightly †rear reg insecure slightly

small bulge in osr tyre inner wall †brakes squealing †brakes binding slightly

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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459 UXG is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 459 UXG, 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 459 UXG registered?

459 UXG is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 12 March 1962.

Is 459 UXG safe to buy?

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