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AOJ 121K

1971 Triumph Herald

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,990 mi
Last recorded7,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOJ 121K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 7,981 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,920 miles

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

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

off-side rear brake effort becoming low

Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,563 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 7,555 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 7,282 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 7,282 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel pipe chafing on chassis,requires insulating to prevent further deterioration. †offside and nearside outer chassis begining to rust

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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AOJ 121K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,082 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 AOJ 121K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOJ 121K registered?

AOJ 121K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is AOJ 121K safe to buy?

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