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52 VPB

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,710 mi
Last recorded69,710 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 VPB
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,710 miles

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.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,710 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 69,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,710 miles

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.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,710 miles

slight corrosion to floor and chassis

slight perishing to suspension rubbers

welded repairs previously carried out

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,710 miles

welded repairs carried out to underside of car

Fail 13 Aug 2011 69,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,710 miles

movement in handbrake lever

welded repairs to chassis

Fail 25 Jun 2008 69,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,710 miles

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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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.

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