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EYK 577J

1971 Triumph Herald

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 577J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 92,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle in need of a brake service.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,316 miles

Slight play detected in steering rack at road wheels.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,316 miles

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

Slight play detected in steering rack at road wheels.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,316 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering tracking showing signs of towing out .

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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EYK 577J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYK 577J, 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 EYK 577J registered?

EYK 577J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 23 April 1971.

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