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ARA 442L

1972 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,146 mi
Last recorded42,146 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Herald27,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 442L
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 42,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2017 42,146 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2016 41,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,589 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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ARA 442L is a 1972 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,076 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 ARA 442L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARA 442L registered?

ARA 442L is a 1972 Triumph Herald, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is ARA 442L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 442L 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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