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ETA 802C

1965 Triumph Herald 12/50

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,521 mi
Last recorded7,521 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1965 Triumph Herald 12/5060,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 802C
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 7,521 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 7,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 7,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 7,505 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 7,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 5,479 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 5,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Some corrosion in non persribed area of nearside rear chassis under boot and nearside center out rigger.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,572 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 3,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 2,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 12/50?

Based on 1,658 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 62
brake binding 51
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ETA 802C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,541 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 12/50 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETA 802C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 12/50 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this Triumph Herald 12/50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETA 802C registered?

ETA 802C is a 1965 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 19 October 1965.

Is ETA 802C safe to buy?

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