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689 WVW

1961 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,886 mi
Last recorded89,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald53,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration689 WVW
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,886 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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689 WVW is a 1961 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 689 WVW, 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 689 WVW registered?

689 WVW is a 1961 Triumph Herald, first registered on 19 May 1961.

Is 689 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 689 WVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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