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BLS 638E

1998 Triumph Herald 1200

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,598 mi
Last recorded12,598 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLS 638E
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 12,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,256 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 12,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,780 miles

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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BLS 638E is a 1998 Triumph Herald 1200 in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BLS 638E, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLS 638E registered?

BLS 638E is a 1998 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is BLS 638E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLS 638E shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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