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8385 UE

1961 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,170 mi
Last recorded24,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald53,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8385 UE
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,170 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 24,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 24,027 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,942 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,643 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 23,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,620 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,588 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,485 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,429 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 23,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,936 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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8385 UE is a 1961 Triumph Herald in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 8385 UE, 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 8385 UE registered?

8385 UE is a 1961 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 March 1961.

Is 8385 UE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8385 UE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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