MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Under side of the vehicle is in a rusty condition
Vehicle chassis is in a rusty condition.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle
front tyre(s) perished
oil leak
parking brake cables slightly corroded
vehicle is in a rusty condition
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle
front tyre(s) perished
oil leak
parking brake cables slightly corroded
vehicle is in a rusty condition
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under side of vehicle is in a very rusty condition.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
previous welded repairs carried out
slight corrosion to floor and chassis
slight perishing to suspension rubbers
welded repairs previously carried out
welded repairs carried out to underside of car
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
welded repairs carried out to underside of car
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
chassis previously repaired
corrosion to floor and chassis
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
welded repairs carried out to chassis and floor area also corrosion to floor areas
movement in handbrake lever
welded repairs to chassis
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
movement in handbrake lever
welded repairs to chassis
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?
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52 VPB is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 52 VPB, 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 65 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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52 VPB is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 4 July 1961.
Is 52 VPB safe to buy?
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