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FDV 710D

1966 Triumph Herald 12/50

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1966 Triumph Herald 12/5055,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 710D
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 12/50
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight free play in swivel

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,824 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 86,805 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FDV 710D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDV 710D, 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 60 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 FDV 710D registered?

FDV 710D is a 1966 Triumph Herald 12/50, first registered on 15 April 1966.

Is FDV 710D safe to buy?

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