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AJ66 HKB

2016 Herald Motor Company Classic

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,511 mi
Last recorded7,511 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic3,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 HKB
MakeHerald Motor Company
ModelClassic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 7,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 7,511 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 7,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 7,213 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has multiple tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 6,175 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 6,175 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 2,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 1,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 1,720 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Herald Motor Company Classic?

Based on 1,728 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads
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AJ66 HKB is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 3,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Herald Motor Company Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Herald Motor Company Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ66 HKB registered?

AJ66 HKB is a 2016 Herald Motor Company Classic, first registered on 25 December 2016.

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