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FMV 164J

1971 Triumph Herald

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Herald51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMV 164J
MakeTriumph
ModelHerald
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,834 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

bonnet corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,162 miles

Offside Rear wheel aqrch coroded

bonnet coroded

both outer sills coroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 88,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel aqrch coroded

bonnet coroded

both outer sills coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,467 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Outer sills corroded

bonnet corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,861 miles

Nearside outer sill coroded

Nearside outer sill coroded

Offside Rear wheel arch coroded

bonnet corodd

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill coroded

Offside Rear inner sill holed and coroded

Offside Rear wheel arch holed

Offside Rear wheel well holed and coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,986 miles

corosion in offside and nearside outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,278 miles

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches coroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,277 miles

exhaust mounting coroded at rear

nearside front out riger coroding

offsidwe and nearside rear boot wells coroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,808 miles

park brake efficiency on 25%

slight play in offside and nearside trunions

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f floor corroded (holed)

O/s/r sill/floor corroded (holed)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 70,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,677 miles

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

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

modern headlamps fitted(not sealed beam)

vehicle suspension lowered,decelerometer brake tested.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,408 miles

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

O/S/R wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,307 miles

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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FMV 164J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMV 164J, 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 FMV 164J registered?

FMV 164J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is FMV 164J safe to buy?

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