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FLF 523J

1971 Triumph Herald

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLF 523J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

grease cap missing n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2011 57,608 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

grease cap missing n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2010 6,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,372 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 5,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,069 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 4,069 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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FLF 523J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FLF 523J, 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.

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What year was FLF 523J registered?

FLF 523J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FLF 523J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLF 523J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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