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DBT 93K

1972 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,231 mi
Last recorded17,231 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Herald27,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBT 93K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 17,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,231 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 17,231 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,185 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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DBT 93K is a 1972 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 27,076 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 DBT 93K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBT 93K registered?

DBT 93K is a 1972 Triumph Herald, first registered on 26 July 1972.

Is DBT 93K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBT 93K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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