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DUE 142K

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,070 mi
Last recorded51,070 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 142K
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 50,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,420 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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DUE 142K is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DUE 142K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUE 142K registered?

DUE 142K is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 29 July 1971.

Is DUE 142K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUE 142K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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