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CAE 676J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,687 mi
Last recorded36,687 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAE 676J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,687 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 36,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,865 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 30,697 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 30,433 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,703 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 26,681 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 24,216 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,623 miles

o/s front tyre staring to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre staring to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,034 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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CAE 676J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CAE 676J, 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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CAE 676J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 2 June 1971.

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