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BAF 498B

1971 Triumph Herald 1200

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

957 mi
Last recorded957 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 498B
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 5 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering rack on o/s & n/s

Fail 25 Feb 2009 5 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering rack on o/s & n/s

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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BAF 498B is a 1971 Triumph Herald 1200 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Triumph Herald 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAF 498B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAF 498B registered?

BAF 498B is a 1971 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BAF 498B safe to buy?

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