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FEX 754

1961 Triumph Herald 1200

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,982 mi
Last recorded51,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1961 Triumph Herald 120051,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEX 754
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald 1200
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,982 miles

play in n/s/f wheel

play in o/s/r wheel

Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in n/s/f wheel

play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 May 2009 51,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 51,943 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Triumph Herald 1200?

Based on 7,805 MOT tests across 977 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
977
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 435
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 276
brake binding 237
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 229
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FEX 754 is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Triumph Herald 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 51,091 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 1200 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEX 754, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Herald 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Triumph Herald 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEX 754?

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What year was FEX 754 registered?

FEX 754 is a 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, first registered on 17 June 1961.

Is FEX 754 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEX 754 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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