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576 EPO

1962 Triumph Herald 1200

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1962 Triumph Herald 120046,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration576 EPO
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,556 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 59,432 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion around brake master cylinder mounting point †heavy corrosion to front/rear suspension componants †corrosion to both chassis rails †corrosion to both floor pans † †

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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576 EPO is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 576 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 576 EPO registered?

576 EPO is a 1962 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 9 March 1962.

Is 576 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 576 EPO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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