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999 RKE

1961 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,996 mi
Last recorded41,996 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald53,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 RKE
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,996 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre walls showing signs of perrishing

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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999 RKE is a 1961 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,200cc 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 999 RKE, 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 999 RKE registered?

999 RKE is a 1961 Triumph Herald, first registered on 24 July 1961.

Is 999 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 RKE 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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