CarVerify

Free Car Check

FDA 461J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,627 mi
Last recorded66,627 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDA 461J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,627 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,583 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Hose rubbing on half shaft. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,502 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,433 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 66,433 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,298 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,297 miles

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

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
Full Triumph Herald reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FDA 461J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FDA 461J, 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

How do I check the history of FDA 461J?

You can check the full history of FDA 461J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FDA 461J registered?

FDA 461J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FDA 461J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDA 461J shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDA 461J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FDA 461J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.