MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
bonnet corroded
outer sills corroded
Offside Rear wheel aqrch coroded
bonnet coroded
both outer sills coroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel aqrch coroded
bonnet coroded
both outer sills coroded
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
Nearside outer sill coroded
Nearside outer sill coroded
Offside Rear wheel arch coroded
bonnet corodd
park brake efficiency only just met
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
corosion in offside and nearside outer sills and wheel arches
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches coroded
exhaust mounting coroded at rear
nearside front out riger coroding
offsidwe and nearside rear boot wells coroded
park brake efficiency on 25%
slight play in offside and nearside trunions
slight play in offside track rod end
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.
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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.
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FMV 164J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 21 January 1971.
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