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BFD 637J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 637J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,386 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,018 miles

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front brake hose twisted slightly

nearside rear brake hose twisted slightly

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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BFD 637J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFD 637J, 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 BFD 637J registered?

BFD 637J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is BFD 637J safe to buy?

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