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AOU 481J

1971 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,333 mi
Last recorded11,333 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOU 481J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 11,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 9,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 6,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 4,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 2,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 1,934 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 1,930 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 1 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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AOU 481J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AOU 481J, 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 AOU 481J registered?

AOU 481J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is AOU 481J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOU 481J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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