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BGG 384K

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,852 mi
Last recorded96,852 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGG 384K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,460 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,341 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 87,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 87,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 86,585 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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BGG 384K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BGG 384K, 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 BGG 384K registered?

BGG 384K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BGG 384K safe to buy?

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