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BEL 909A

1963 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,686 mi
Last recorded33,686 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1963 Triumph Herald55,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 909A
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 33,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 33,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blown between manifold and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking leak from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,497 miles

Nearside Front slight play hub bearing

Nearside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

slight blow between exhaust manifold and downpipe

Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,358 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 33,357 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,271 miles

Oil leak diff ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 33,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling driveshaft (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering beside wishbone (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger under driver seat (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorating (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn some free play (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,953 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 32,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 30,780 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,470 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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BEL 909A is a 1963 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 55,946 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 BEL 909A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BEL 909A registered?

BEL 909A is a 1963 Triumph Herald, first registered on 19 March 1963.

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