MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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near side front tyre side wall cracking no cords exsposed
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
horn insecure
near side front tyre side wall cracking no cords exsposed
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight play felt at steering wheel
How Reliable is the Triumph Herald?
Based on 11,262 MOT tests across 1,452 vehicles.
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FOY 278J is a 1971 Triumph Herald in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FOY 278J, 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 FOY 278J registered?
FOY 278J is a 1971 Triumph Herald, first registered on 15 January 1971.
Is FOY 278J safe to buy?
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