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5046 MT

1961 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

913 mi
Last recorded913 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald53,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5046 MT
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2019 913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 824 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 15 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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5046 MT is a 1961 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 53,829 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 5046 MT, 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 65 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5046 MT registered?

5046 MT is a 1961 Triumph Herald, first registered on 17 May 1961.

Is 5046 MT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5046 MT shows 8 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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