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EGV 692D

1966 Triumph Herald

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald52,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 692D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,460 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,887 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EGV 692D is a 1966 Triumph Herald in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 52,944 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 EGV 692D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Herald is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGV 692D registered?

EGV 692D is a 1966 Triumph Herald, first registered on 6 April 1966.

Is EGV 692D safe to buy?

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