MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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) ()
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of ARA 442L?
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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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