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481 GAA

1963 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 GAA
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 89,372 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,159 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 89,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 89,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 89,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,117 miles

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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481 GAA is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 481 GAA, 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 63 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 481 GAA registered?

481 GAA is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is 481 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 GAA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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